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Why the conflict between senators and governors is good for you

In a system where one institution is tasked with the duty of providing checks and balances, constant noise emanating from within such a system is highly welcome. It is nothing to frown upon.

Mombasa senator, Hassan Omar, has been on the governor’s case from day one. He has never missed an opportunity to hit out at Ali Hassan Joho. While it may be dismissed as political witch-hunting, the value of such public attacks on the county’s boss is monumental.

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