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Kenyan Governors pick new leader

Outgoing Council of Governors Chairman Isaac Ruto (right) and Whip Ken
Lusaka during a past function. [PHOTO MOSES OMUSULA/STANDARD]

NAIROBI: The chief executives of Kenya’s 47 counties were last evening frantically trying to reach a consensus on the new leadership of the Council of Governors to avoid divisive elections today (Thursday).

A flurry of meetings were underway to try and manage the transition of leadership from the team chaired by fiery Bomet Governor Isaac Ruto, who has served the legal two-term limit, with three governors jostling for the seat.

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