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Politicians spare no effort in battle to be crowned kingpins of their regions

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Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, President WIlliam Ruto and Kiharu Mp Ndindi Nyoro during theburial ceremony of Martha Kirigo in Nyeri county. [PCS]

A political volcano is rumbling in parts of the country as various leaders lay out plans for regional kingpin mantles amid realignments.

Although the next General Election is still three years away, the ambitions of several politicians who want to be the voices of their regions are showing.

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