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MURANG’A: A boda boda operator is among the directors elected in the just-concluded Kenya Tea Development Agency (KTDA) elections. John Karanu garnered 21,564 votes, beating Githambo Tea Factory Chairman Antony Gatimu in Tuesday's rotational elections.
Yesterday, Karanu was confirmed as a board member during an annual general meeting, where Simon Kairu was elected as the factory chairman.
Karanu said he will remain committed to serve small-scale tea farmers due to the respect accorded to him to win the directorship.
"I was vilified in the campaign since I was just a mere boda boda rider. I will prove that I went for the elective seat to demonstrate my leadership abilities," said Karanu.
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