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Raila, Ruto kick out former close allies to project national images

President Uhuru Kenyatta (2nd left), Raila Odinga and Sen. James Orengo.  The senator, a Raila ally, is less visible in Azimio campaigns. [File, Standard[]

Deputy President William Ruto and ODM leader Raila Odinga are hedging their bets on new allies in the tight race for State House.

And traditional allies of the two leading presidential contenders have taken a back seat as new alliances form. 

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