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Franklin Bett opposes use of smart card during Jubilee nominations

Franklin Bett will be contesting for Kericho Governor seat. 

Former Roads Minister Franklin Bett has warned President Uhuru Kenyatta and Deputy President William Ruto that the use of smart cards to pick jubilee flag bearers, would give rich but unpopular aspirants room to buy the party's tickets.

Speaking after announcing his political bid to unseat Kericho Senator Aaron Cheruiyot in the August General Election, Bett asked the Jubilee leaders to reconsider the proposed use of smart cards to conduct the party preliminaries set for April.

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