Jimi Wanjigi disputes Uhuru's rosy picture of economy

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Businessman Jimi Wanjigi has accused President Uhuru Kenyatta of lying to Kenyans about the country's economy during the State of the Nation address last week saying the situation was not rosy. Speaking after attending a service at ACK St Paul Karen West (Karinde), Mr ...
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