ELECTION 2022

Presidential Race: Wiper submitted Kalonzo's name before April deadline

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Wiper officials say the move was made long before the party joined Azimio and was, perhaps, Kalonzo's way of buying some insurance in case he was not named Raila’s running mate.
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Kalonzo Musyoka's options after fallout with Raila

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By Brian Otieno | 2 hours ago

By joining Raila, Karua's resolve faces tough test

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Presidential Race: Wiper submitted Kalonzo's name before April deadline

Presidential Race: Wiper submitted Kalonzo's name before April deadline

Presidential Race: Wiper submitted Kalonzo's name before April deadline

Wiper officials say the move was made long before the party joined Azimio and was, perhaps, Kalonzo's way of buying some insurance in case he was not named Raila’s running mate.

By Brian Otieno | 2 hours ago

The love-compete affair for three Sunkuli siblings

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