Developing: Unruly scenes as DP Ruto visits Kirinyaga

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Youths earlier today set ablaze posters and jackets labelled Kirinyaga Governor Anne Waiguru outside All Saints ACK Kianyaga church. Deputy President William Ruto has arrived at the All Saint ACK Kianyaga Church in a visit that has been marked by ugly scenes. Earlie...
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