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Samboja wins in court but has 11 rivals, hopes his record will earn him second term

Taita-Taveta County Governor Granton Samboja. [Renson Mnyamwezi, Standard]

Taita Taveta Governor Granton Samboja can now breathe easy after the electoral commission dismissed a petition challenging his academic credentials.

Samboja, who is seeking reelection, maintained that his 2013 Bachelor of Business Management degree from the University of Costa Rica, is genuine and is recognised by the Commission for University Education.

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