Kenyan State officials are working to avert a potential political showdown between rival supporters of President Uhuru Kenyatta and his deputy, William Ruto, at a public meeting to celebrate the country’s Mashujaa Day (Heroes Day) on October 20.
The two leaders, who are at loggerheads over President Kenyatta’s succession, are expected to make a rare public appearance together at the event to be held in Kirinyaga County in central Kenya, the president’s backyard, which is seemingly behind Ruto’s bid against Kenyatta’s wishes.
