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Kisumu Governor Jack Ranguma cancels Nairobi retreat after public pressure

Kisumu, Kenya: Pressure from the public and Kisumu Deputy Governor Ruth Odinga has forced Governor Jack Ranguma to cancel a planned four-day retreat by county staff to Nairobi that would have cost taxpayers more than Sh5 million.

Angry residents vehemently opposed plans to fly over 80 employees to the capital, citing extravagance and lack of priorities.

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