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Mpeketoni to play key role in Lamu's complex politics

Lamu County's Jubilee Women Respresentative Aspirant Ruweida Obo (middle) flanked by supporters her certificate after clearance from IEBC at lamu Island Fort in Lamu County on Thursday,01st June,2017.Obo who is a Commercial Pilot will be vying for the seat along with among others the incumbent Shakila Abdalla of Wiper during the August general Elections.[Maarufu Mohamed,Standard]

Lamu County is set for what is being billed as the fiercest political battle for the senatorial seat following Senator Abu Chiaba’s exit from the political scene.

The Mpeketoni voting bloc will once again come into sharp focus as candidates for the various seats in the county hit the road to woo voters.

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