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Njuri Ncheke, wizards and other Kenyan king makers

Kenya is a peculiar democracy. As the countdown to the General Election begins, the political theatre of the absurd has already started to unravel. As we speak, some politicians could be bowing, cash in hand, before bedraggled witch doctors they believe have powers to turn their fortunes at the ballot around.

Needless to say, the stampede to places of worship has also begun and the clergy will, inevitably, have a busy time ‘anointing’ men and women keen to inherit the political kingdom.

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