Uhuru's men clash over last year's House purge

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President Uhuru Kenyatta's men have clashed over last year's purge of Deputy President William Ruto's allies from House committees. Jubilee Vice Chairman David Murathe accused Natio...
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By Roselyne Obala | 5 hours ago

Uhuru's men clash over last year's House purge

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Uhuru's men clash over last year's House purge

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