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Why ODM lost Kajiado governor seat to Jubilee

ODM lost the Kijiado governorship race due to allegations that outgoing Governor David ole Nkedianye sidelined some communities in development and government appointments. The Opposition lost several other seats to Jubilee. Residents of Kitengela, Ngong and Ongata Rongai towns for instance, have been asking the county government to build them sewerage system and markets to no avail. They have also been grappling with water shortage, uncollected garbage, poor roads and high land rates, which Nkedianye failed to address. Governor-elect Joseph ole Lenku must ensure equitable distribution of resources and jobs-Joe Musyoki, Kitengela

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