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Mudavadi says no one owes him any political debt.
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Mudavadi says no one owes him any political debt.

Amani National Congress party leader Musalia Mudavadi has maintained that no one owes him any political debt. Mudavadi clarified that in politics there is nothing like political debts resulting from one’s previous support of another. He said people come together politically with an agenda through shared ideologies, and that should not be seen as a debt. Mudavadi made the remarks on Tuesday during an interview with Kass FM/TV. Responding to questions regarding his 2007 and 2017 support for ODM leader Raila Odinga and whether he feels the former Prime Minister should reciprocate by supporting his 2022 bid, Mudavadi said he is seeking the support of all Kenyans and not from a specific person. “I don’t believe in the idea of ‘political debts’. Raila owes me no debt politica...
Former Educationist declares interest in Garissa governor seat
Politics

Former Educationist declares interest in Garissa governor seat

The battle for Garissa governorship seat continues to attract aspirants with the latest to join the race being retired educationist Habat Sheikh. Habat, served as a public servant for 42 years, rising through the ranks from a P1 teacher, AEO, DEO before being posted to the Ministry of Education headquarters where he again climbed up the ranks to become the director of adult education. In an interview with the Star at his residence on Saturday, Habat, who retired early this year, said he still has the energy to serve his community at the level of a governor. “Although I have been serving  my community in one way or another, I want to dedicate all my energy now to my community and which better way to do it other than through politics where I can directly influence decision...