Ruto vs Odinga: Kenya warms up for August 9 polls

Millions of Kenyans head to the polls next Tuesday as two political veterans William Ruto, and Raila Odinga are locked in a bitter battle for the presidency.

Millions of Kenyans head to the polls next Tuesday as two political veterans William Ruto, and Raila Odinga are locked in a bitter battle for the presidency.

Kenya main presidential candidate, Raila Odinga, will not take part in an upcoming election debate, his campaign team announced on Sunday, accusing his main rival William Ruto of avoiding issues such as corruption.

Four candidates are vying to become Kenya's next president, including current vice president William Ruto and former politician Raila Odinga, the electoral body said.

Kenyan Deputy President William Ruto has publicly asked for forgiveness from President Uhuru Kenyatta following a historic political row between the two leaders.

NAIROBI —President Uhuru Kenyatta has called on politicians to work together with a view of improving the lives of all Kenyans saying he will continue engaging with all leaders, irrespective of their political persuasions, so as to ensure that Kenya becomes a strong and united nation.

Kenya President Uhuru Kenyatta on Tuesday held a consultative meeting with a cross-section of political party leaders in Mombasa.