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UDA governor aspirant tells off DP Ruto, demands refund of Sh500,000 nomination fee

By Nathan Ochunge | 4yrs ago

Zachariah Barasa, a Nairobi-based businessman, had intended to compete against Governor Wycliffe Wangamati on a UDA ticket. [Nathan Ochunge]

A United Democratic Alliance (UDA) governor aspirant in Bungoma County has told off Deputy President William Ruto for shortchanging him in favour of Senate Speaker Ken Lusaka.

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