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List of MPs, senators and governors at Raila’s Kasarani event

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At least 20 governors on Friday, December 10, attended ODM leader Raila Odinga’s Azimio la Umoja convention at Kasarani Stadium in Nairobi. More than 50 National Assembly lawmakers and senators also graced the event, which was beamed live on several national televisi...
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OPINION

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Raila's big day: Azimio la Umoja convention, Kasarani

Raila's big day: Azimio la Umoja convention, Kasarani

10 ^th December 2021

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