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No laughing matter: Celebs mixed bag of goodies at the ballot

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Celebrities who went into politics.

The 2022 General Election saw youthful celebrities try their luck in the murky waters of politics. However, only a handful have managed to clinch the seats, making their way into the next Parliament.

UDA candidate Nixon Korir conceded an early defeat in the Lang'ata parliamentary race, paving the way for his competitor, media personality Felix Odiwuor, alias Jalang'o.

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