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Blow to Kidero as Governor Gladys Wanga's election victory upheld

Former Nairobi Governor Evans Kidero and Homa Bay Governor Gladys Wanga. [File, Standard]

The Election Court has thwarted efforts by former Nairobi Governor Evans Kidero to dethrone Homa Bay Governor Gladys Wanga.

Justice Roselyne Aburili dismissed Kidero's petition for lack of merit and slapped him with a cost of Sh3.5 million for the expenses Wanga incurred in defending her victory in a judgment read for five hours.

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