Kenya Party Consolidation to Have Little Impact, Analysts Say

Tens of thousands of cheering supporters filled a Nairobi sports stadium Saturday, as Kenya's President Uhuru Kenyatta and his deputy William Ruto launched their new Jubilee party, with the addition of 11 other parties. The announcement comes less than a year before the presidential election. Kenyatta emphasized togetherness as the main reason for the merger, saying, "the party we launch here today is an expression of our unity," and "in launching it, we renew and...

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