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Martha Karua tours Nyeri as charm offensive warms up region

By Lydiah Nyawira | 3yrs ago
Azimio la Umoja One Kenya Presidential running mate Martha Karua in Nyeri Town during the meet people tour. [Kibata Kihu, Standard] 

Azimio la Umoja One Kenya presidential running mate Martha Karua yesterday took her vote hunting mission to Nyeri County on the fourth day of her Mt Kenya tour.

Speaking in Karatina, Karua said she is on a mission to convince residents to consider a Raila Odinga-Karua ticket come August 9. 

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