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President Uhuru Kenyatta backs Wario’S ACTION

President Uhuru Kenyatta pose for a selfie with Kenya Olympic teams after handing over Kenyan flag to Rio Olympics at State House, Nairobi on Friday 22/07/16.PHOTO:BONIFACE OKENDO

President Uhuru Kenyatta yesterday defended the disbandment of the National Olympic Committee Kenya (Nock), saying this was consistent with the ethics and standards of the International Olympic Committee (IOC).

Nock was disbanded in the wake of Kenya’s shambolic preparations and management of the just-ended Olympics in Rio, where officials allegedly stole money and uniforms, and conspired to take friends and ineligible people to the games at State expense.

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