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The best leaders listen to ‘noisemakers’

By KIPKOECH TANUI

I hope for President Uhuru Kenyatta’s sake that what I will say about the controversial Standard Gauge Railway – to be funded and built by China – isn't noise. No, your subjects, those who voted for or against you, don't have to agree with you on everything, Mr President, and when they don't, please listen to the reasons they give.

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