Why Raila, Ruto hardliners have taken a backseat

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They bark the loudest in defence of their political masters. Adept at smear tactics, they make pet subjects out of the competition. Their commitment is not questionable, with their support stretching the limits of sycophancy. The hardliners, feature in every campaign se...
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