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Why Polycarp Igathe was picked as Mike Sonko’s running mate

Vivo Energy MD Polycarp Igathe was picked by Mike Sonko as his running after going through a rigorous interview with a shortlist of 11 people.According to Sonko and his campaign team, this decision was reached basing on certain things.



First and foremost Mr. Igathe’s selection was to appease Nairobi’s powerful Kikuyu business people that had rallied behind Peter Kenneth. These people not only saw Peter Kenneth as a prospective County governor but also future president of Kenya.

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