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Gachagua bags Sh4m in Tiktok gifts during live stream

By Molly Chebet | 10mos ago

Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua could be the first Kenyan politician to significantly profit from TikTok's gifting feature after receiving a hefty amount during a live stream on June 27.

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