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Battle to succeed Senator Kipchumba Murkomen begins

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Judge Aggrey Muchelule is congratulated by Elgeyo Marakwet Senator Kipchumba Murkomen after being sworn in as a court of Appeal judge. [David Gichuru, Standard]

A tough political contest is shaping up in Elgeyo Marakwet as more than 15 hopefuls have expressed interest to succeed Roads Cabinet Secretary nominee Kipchumba Murkomen.

Even before the cabinet nominations were approved by Parliament, a number of candidates have started their campaigns, albeit quietly.

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