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Kega: Azimio's loss in State House contest was a blessing in disguise

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East African Legislative Assembly (EALA) lawmaker Kanini Kega. [David Gichuru, Standard]

At a time like this last year, East African Legislative Assembly (EALA) lawmaker Kanini Kega was making his final touches on his reelection bid as Kieni Member of Parliament.

Opinion polls at the time predicted a Kenya Kwanza sweep in the Mt Kenya region, casting doubt on Kega's quest at securing a third term in office. He had a fallback plan in place. His support of Raila Odinga, a decision that was placing him on the chopping board, was the insurance policy that would secure him a seat in the government, had Raila won.

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