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Lawyer Cliff Ombeta: I rejected Sh25 million bribe from Americans to betray Akasha brothers

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Almost always smartly dressed in expensive Hugo Boss suits, lawyer CLIFF OMBETA has had a colourful, if not controversial, career thanks to his alacrity to defend suspects facing serious crimes charges. Our reporter, JOAKIM BWANA sat down with him to get insights on his experience in court corridors and some glimpses into his social life.

You have handled many cases in your career. Which would you term as the most difficult between Akasha's and now, Pastor Ezekiel's?

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