Cabinet reshuffle looms as CSs eyeing elective seats set to quit

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A Cabinet reshuffle looms following the planned exit of Cabinet Secretaries eyeing elective seats in the August 9 elections. President Uhuru Kenyatta faces the tough task of filling positions that will fall vacant as soon as possible to avoid disruption of legacy projects ...
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