Ruto and Odinga's Surprise Uganda Meeting Signals Possible Reconciliation
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President Ruto and Raila Odinga met unexpectedly in Uganda, signaling a possible political reconciliation between former rivals.
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Ruto is supporting Odinga's bid to become Chairperson of the African Union in 2023. This could benefit Ruto by removing Odinga from the 2027 presidential race.
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The photos of their meeting went viral, showing the two as "friends walking down the same path" and presenting Ruto as a forgiving statesman.
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Ruto's deputy Rigathi Gachagua and Raila's party may oppose this new friendship due to past tensions.
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If Odinga fails to get the AU position, he would be weakened politically ahead of 2027, giving Ruto an advantage.