Kenya’s president and opposition leader pledge to heal divisions
By Reuters
09 March 2018 |
1:02 pm
Kenyan president Uhuru Kenyatta and opposition leader Raila Odinga walking towards microphone, Odinga addressing media, Odinga saying he agrees with Kenyatta to stop divisions in the country, kenyatta saying he wants to come together and find solution to unify country, Kenyatta and Odinga shaking hands.
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