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Sonko to Kalonzo: You are better off deputising Ruto

By Patrick Vidija | 5h ago

When Mike Sonko officially joined the Wiper Party ahead of the 2022 General Election. [File, Standard]

Former Nairobi Governor Mike Sonko now says Wiper Party leader Kalonzo Musyoka is better off deputising President William Ruto than a United Opposition candidate.

Sonko on Thursday urged Kalonzo to make a decisive political choice, warning against using Kamba votes to divide the Opposition as he steps up Ukambani mobilisation ahead of 2027

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