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Ruto picks KRA boss to lead UDA poll board, quell wrangles

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Embu Governor Cecily Mbarire flanked by top UDA officials gives a statement at the UDA headquarters after the president chaired National Steering Committee meeting in preparation for grassroot primaries this month. [Denish Ochieng, Standard]

President William Ruto has appointed Kenya Revenue Authority chairman Antony Mwaura as United Democratic Alliance National Elections Board chairperson, to mitigate internal discord within the ruling party.

Mr Mwaura's appointment comes amid escalating tensions within the party, particularly between Kiharu MP Ndindi Nyoro, Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua and other senior figures eyeing top political positions.

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