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Murkomen, Cherargei war exposes soft underbelly of Rift Valley politics

Senator Samson Cherargei and Transport Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen. [File, Standard]

The recent move by Roads and Transport Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen to take Nandi Senator Samson Cherargei to court for defamation has exposed the delicate Rift Valley politics.

The desire to stand tall and attract President William Ruto's eye and the angling to take over as the region's supremo has triggered infighting and political machination.

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