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Najib Balala master schemer or political survivor?

Tourism CS Najib Balala. [Wilberforce Okwiri, Standard]

Najib Balala was the first cabinet secretary in office to congratulate President-elect William Ruto after he was declared winner of the 2022 presidential election.

"Congratulations on your victory Dr. William Ruto, President-Elect, Republic of Kenya ??. It is by God's grace and the true will of the people, you were elected President. You have the ability to transform this country for the betterment of all...," tweeted Balala on his official Twitter account.

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