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Extreme ways Kenyans express themselves in politics

Brian Murithi on his Jubilee branded donkey on September 22, 2017, at the Meru stage where he amused many with his animal. [File, Standard]

The use of symbols is an integral part of political campaigns globally. But the use of live animals in political gatherings tends to rub some Kenyans the wrong way.

Ready-made food and animals have been among the most used symbols through which Kenyans humorously express their support for or dissatisfaction with a particular subject.

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