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Kivuti's defection to Maendeleo Chap Chap raises political stakes for governorship

Embu Senator Lenny Kivuti and Maendeleo Chap Chap leader Alfred Mutua dance during their tour to popularise the party in Meru. (Photo: Peter Muthomi/Standard)

Embu Senator Lenny Kivuti’s defection from Jubilee Party (JP) to Maendeleo Chap Chap (MCC) has triggered political re-alignments that are likely to shape the outcome of the August 8 General Election.

Kivuti is in the race for the Embu gubernatorial seat.

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