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Kenyans skip fete to celebrate Mashujaa Day, hinting freedom is yet to reach their hamlets

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A low people turnout was experienced at Uhuru Gardens during the 59th Mashujaa day on October 20, 2022. [Silas Otieno, Standard]

Only a month since Prezzo Bill Ruto took charge, his maiden national event, the Mashujaa Day that was marked yesterday, was well attended by dignitaries who filled the VIP dais to the rafters. This is just as it should be; this was a good week for some of the Cabinet nominees who were vetted this week.

All the Cabinet nominees, without exception, said they are multiple millionaires and are guaranteed to keep growing their wealth. One particular individual, the incoming Attorney General, Justin Muturi, had his net worth grow from Sh300m to 700m, in one just year.

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