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More than 30 contestants, including lawyers, seasoned politicians and businessmen, are vying for the speaker's position in the Kamba region.
In Makueni, the race has attracted seven candidates, among them, veteran lawyer Dennis Mung'ata, former Kibwezi MP Prof Phillip Kaloki, first Makueni speaker Stephen Ngelu, businessman Muema Ndungi, former Ukia MCA Japeth Katumo and immediate former speaker Doughlas Mbilu, among others.
In Machakos, 10 candidates are positioning themselves for the influential county seat. They include lawyer Bernard Mung'ata, former speaker Paul Museku, current speaker Florence Mwangangi, former Ikomba MCA Nathaniel Nganga, lawyer Ann Kyusya and Labour Chief Administrative Secretary Jackson Kalla.
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