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The Nairobi circus and related drama from latest deal with President Ruto

President William Ruto (second left), Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja (left), MPs Beatrice Elachi and John Kiarie during at United Pentecostal Church of Kenya, Dagoretti North, Nairobi, on January 12, 2025. [File, Standard]

“How will you actually run Nairobi without running to national government?” When, as expected, our platformed media hosts the Nairobi gubernatorial debate around July 2027, isn’t this what each candidate must answer?  You can be sure the responses will be fun, and funny. 

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