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Turkish billionaire accused of slapping Wajir governor now faces terror charges

Turkish billionaire Elsek Osman. [Kelvin karani]

On the eve of January 12, 2026 Turkish billionaire Elsek Osman was driving to his palatial home in Kikambala, Kilifi County, when his V8 was hit by a vehicle that sped off.

Enraged, he chased the vehicle all the way to Mtwapa where he caught up with it and blocked it. He confronted the people in the said vehicle allegedly belonging to a top Kilifi County government official.

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