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Era of political patronage over

Monday's by-election surprise where voters in Makadara constituency settled for green horn Kioko Mbuvi alias 'Sonko' has caused an unprecedented shift in the traditional norm of pitching for political leaders.

‘Sonko’ sealed the fate of two political heavyweights — Reuben Ndolo and Dick Wathika — who had widely been expected to slug it out for the right to represent their constituents.

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