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President Uhuru Kenyatta has endorsed footballer McDonald Mariga's candidature in the Kibra by-election in a surprise move that now complicates the contest.
Yesterday's development is a major boost to Mr Mariga, whose entry into the political ring caused major infighting within the ruling Jubilee Party amid accusations that his candidature was being pushed by Deputy President William Ruto.
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