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GG, the Kenyan billionaire who loved politics and never tasted alcohol

Former AG Charles Njonjo presents a donation to former President Moi in aid of boy scouts and guides as Assistant minister for Lands and settlement GG Kariuki watches

The late Laikipia Senator Godfrey Gitahi Kariuki was liked and hated in equal measure. On one hand, his love for politics, martial arts and investment made him the darling of many. 

On the other, his leadership style as well as his dislike for corruption and alcohol won him quite a number of enemies.

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