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The Kenyan MP talks all the way to the bank

By Joseph Maina

The Kenyan MP can be compared to the Ribena berry of advert fame. They both explode. The difference is that while the delicious berry explodes with goodness that nourishes a nation, the lawmaker explodes verbally whenever he faces a crowd. The other major difference is that while the berry can only explode after much concentration, the honourable member does not need to concentrate on anything at all — he just explodes!

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