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By clearing Wetang’ula, IEBC merely complied with law

While working in Kisumu City recently, I came across a rather strange fellow. Having parked in a public parking lot, I found a smartly dressed parking attendant waiting by the vehicle when I returned. In horror I realised I had in haste forgotten to pay parking fees. Quick calculations estimated that the clamped vehicle would set me back at least two hours to pay the fine and get the vehicle unclamped. Much to my surprise, I could not see any clamp despite the fact that the car had been parked for hours. I went round the vehicle confirming there was no clamp, to the bemusement of the attendant.

He then formally greeted me and courteously requested that I pay parking fees.

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