Kenya: No More Harambees for 2022 Elections Aspirants

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Kenya: No More Harambees for 2022 Elections Aspirants

[Nation] Political aspirants will from today not be allowed to participate in harambees for the benefit of others, thus ending a campaign issue that has fuelled conflict between Deputy President William Ruto and opposition chiefs led by Mr Raila Odinga.

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