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Ukambani road to politics of deceit

Badly damaged sections of the road, parts almost torn off by gullies.(Photo: Courtesy)

On June 11 last year, residents of dusty villages in Mutomo waited for President Uhuru Kenyatta with anticipation.

Their anxiety was understandable. Many have never seen a tarmacked road in their locality. On this day, they braved the scorching heat as they awaited the arrival of the Head of State to commission construction works on a dilapidated 327-kilometre road that has been at the centre of politics since the era of Uhuru’s father, Mzee Jomo Kenyatta.

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