Trouble in Uhuru's 'bedroom' as allies switch camps

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Kiambu Woman Rep Gathoni wa Muchomba, a key ally of President Uhuru Kenyatta, has moved to Deputy President Willam Ruto’s camp. Gathoni and MPs David Gikaria (Nakuru Town East) and Samwel Gachobe (Subukia) met Ruto at his offic...
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