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'Assertive' former deputy governor poised to succeed Balala in Tourism

Former Kitui Deputy Governor Peninah Malonza. [File, Standard[

Former Kitui Deputy Governor Peninah Malonza, who has been picked by President William Ruto to take charge of the Tourism, Wildlife and Heritage docket, has been described as a no-nonsense woman.

She stood her ground and fought off alleged mistreatment by her political detractors. She fell out with her boss, Dr Julius Malombe in the run-up to the 2017 elections.

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