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Kwale Governor Salim Mvurya (left) and Turkana Governor Josphat Nanok (second right) share a light moment with DP William Ruto at Diani, Kwale County
Intense lobbying and fears that the Council of Governors (CoG) would be wrecked from within led to county chiefs arriving at what they termed as ‘take-and-take’ arrangement.
In a deal that allowed Turkana Governor Josphat Nanok to complete a one-year term before handing over to Kwale’s Salim Mvurya, President Uhuru Kenyatta and his Deputy William Ruto are said to have influenced the county bosses on the decision.
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