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Of the two frontrunners Raila Odinga benefitted hugely in his Kibra stronghold a constituency in Nairobi county when President Uhuru Kenyatta endorsed him late last month With the GEMA communities seemingly undecided a 'Limuru III' conference a follow-on from the conference in the town of Limuru northwest of Nairobi that endorsed Uhuru Kenyatta as the community's leader is set for later this year Displaying out of results.

News Current Issue. About us Contact us FAQ. He's on the political war path now, with frequent trips to central Kenya to woo the Kikuyu. He is fighting hard for the matrimonial spoils and wants custody of the children. And we, the children, are torn in our love for the men. Do we stick with dad who is supposed to retire from the presidency next year? Do we embrace his new partner Mr Odinga, who offers a future of peace and a more equal society, blended with uplifting reggae that he occasionally sings on stage when campaigning for changes to the constitution?

Or do we follow Mr Ruto - the ex, who is bold, energetic and promises hope for the masses that are struggling to make a living? The breakdown of Kenya's presidential marriage has come at a big cost. The home is broke. International financial institutions, including the World Bank and International Monetary Fund IMF , have had to step in with loans to help cover the national budget deficit. Repayments will hurt. These organisations are demanding a restructuring of expensive publicly funded institutions including some universities and Kenya Airways.

This will mean lay-offs. The price of essentials like fuel, mobile data and cooking gas has shot up. Divorce is never cheap. It's painful, stressful and emotionally draining. While the separating parents are already eyeing other political partners, the children have no other home but Kenya. There are indications that the general election scheduled for next year could be postponed to accommodate possible constitutional amendments, including increasing the size of the cabinet and creating more parliamentary constituencies.

The destitute children are worried that their pain could be stretched out even further. Image source, AFP. Digital couple. Love was in the air in those early days. Image source, Getty Images. The handshake that changed politics.

Mr Odinga and Mr Kenyatta shook hands to end a political standoff following disputed elections. Ruto refuses to walk out. Geofrey Angote. William Ruto C harbours ambitions to become president. Kenya is broke. Children in pain. Life is getting harder for many Kenyans, while the political leaders are engaged in intrigues. More Letters from Africa:.

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