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First female candidate declares interest in former Moi’s stronghold

By - | 13yrs ago
Leah ‘Targok’ Manyarkiy who will contest for Baringo Central parliamentray seat [Photo:Standard]

By ROBERT KIPLAGAT

After remaining on the sidelines for decades, women in Baringo Central Constituency are now plunging into politics.

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