Governor Alfred Mutua speaks about Boniface Mwangi beef, marital split and State House

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The 51-year-old Machakos governor, who has mastered the art of rerouting communication to his advantage, is suave and quick witted. To some, he has a tongue that can get him out of trouble, but at times, also get him deep in to it. Whichever ditch he unintentionally fin...
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