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Why Marsabit leaders are seeking direct Jubilee Party nomination

Deputy President William Ruto wave to his supporters in Limuru on a campaign tour of Central on Saturday 04/03/17.PHOTO:BONIFACE OKENDO

Some leaders from Marsabit County are reportedly seeking to be given a ticket to contest for seats under the Jubilee Party (JP) without having to contest in the party’s nominations.

Led by gubernatorial aspirant Muhamud Ali, the former National Hospital Insurance Fund Chairman, and Saku MP Ali Rasso Dido, the delegation of 55 people told the Deputy President William Ruto that as the founders of defunct United Republican Party (URP), they should be given priority in JP.

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