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Ruto asks Asal counties to reject Raila over his push to revive BBI

Deputy President William Ruto addressing a rally at Isiolo Town, Isiolo County. [DPPS]

Deputy President William Ruto has asked residents of Arid and Semi-Arid Lands (Asal) counties to reject Azimio la Umoja for pushing to revive the rejected Building Bridges Initiative (BBI).

Speaking during a campaign tour in Marsabit County, the UDA presidential candidate claimed Asal counties would be the biggest losers if the BBI was revived as they would lose billions in allocations under the equitable share to the devolved units.

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