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Jubilee Party facing a political storm in Kisii

Kisii County Deputy governor Joash Maangi. (Photo: Denish Ochieng/ Standard)

Jubilee Party is facing a political storm in Kisii after two of its point men in the region declared their interest in the governor's seat.

Deputy Governor Joash Maangi and Senator Chris Obure, both ODM defectors who have been leading delegations to State House Nairobi, are now jostling to unseat Governor James Ongwae, a Raila Odinga loyalist. Mr Maangi yesterday confirmed he was campaigning to unseat his boss.

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