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Two political daughters have been in the spotlight in recent days, leading to mixed reactions from critics who claim they are exploiting their fathers' stature to propel their own interests.
While Winnie Odinga, ODM leader Raila Odinga's youngest daughter, has never hidden the fact that she is her father's strongest supporter and fiercest defender, her recent nomination to the East African Legislative Assembly (EALA) has stoked the biggest controversy.
There are those such as lawyer Miguna Miguna who claim she is not qualified to sit in the regional assembly. In a tweet, Miguna claimed Winnie's nomination is a continuation of the abuse of priviledges that the "Odinga family has abused for the last 60 years."
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