ELECTION 2022

Can Martha Karua hold DP and CS posts at the same time?

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Raila Odinga said Martha Karua will hold the Justice and Constitutional Affairs CS post to ensure that Kenya’s constitutional shortcomings are addressed.
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By Stephanie Wangari | 6 hours ago

Can Martha Karua hold DP and CS posts at the same time?

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THE STANDARD INSIDER

Can Martha Karua hold DP and CS posts at the same time?

Can Martha Karua hold DP and CS posts at the same time?

By Stephanie Wangari | 6 hours ago

Baringo South: A journey that tempted fate

Baringo South: A journey that tempted fate

By Julius Chepkwony | 6 hours ago

Video: When Bishop Gilbert Deya cheated on his wife "to avoid prostate cancer"

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FACT CHECK

No, Samia Suluhu, Kamala Harris have not congratulated Martha Karua

No, Samia Suluhu, Kamala Harris have not congratulated Martha Karua

Screenshots doing rounds in social media that Kamala Harris and Samia Suluhu have congratulated Martha Karua for her nomination as Raila Odinga’s running mate are doctored.

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