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I will not step down: Singer Bahati in tears amid political foul play claims

Machozi hitmaker Kevin Kioko, popularly known as Bahati. [File, Standard]

Musician-turned politician Kevin Bahati was in tears earlier today, alleging that he has been asked to step down from the Mathare parliamentary race.

Barely a week ago, Bahati was given the Jubilee Party nomination ticket and cleared to run for the seat in the upcoming August 9 polls.

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