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Why parties in Kenya are reluctant to punish defectors

From Left: Runyenjes MP Cecily Mbarire, Kwale Woman Representative Zainab Chidzuga, National Assembly Deputy Speaker Joyce Laboso and Nominated MP Maison Leshomo during the launch of Jubilee Party at Kasarani on Saturday. [Photo: BEVERLYNE MUSILI/STANDARD]

NAIROBI: Political parties are finding it difficult to expel members who have publicly declared to have ditched their parties.

Leaders are divided on the lack of enforcement of the law and gaps within the law to stop 'political prostitution'.

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