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Fred Obachi Machoka sues Robert Alai, demands Sh60 million over defamatory Facebook post

Kileleshwa MCA Robert Alai (L) and veteran journalist Fred Obachi Machoka (R) [Courtesy/Facebook]

Kileleshwa MCA Robert Alai has landed himself in trouble after veteran media personality Fred Obachi Machoka filed a Sh60 million lawsuit against him over a defamatory social media post.

The dispute began when Alai, known for his provocative social media commentary, published a post making unsubstantiated claims about Machoka's health status and accusing him of tribalism.

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