
Embu Governor Cecily Mbarire and Public Service Cabinet Secretary Geoffrey Ruku have defended their alliance with President William Ruto, emphasizing the visible development in Mt Kenya East as a result of this partnership. They rallied support for Ruto, highlighting the benefits of the alliance for the region, according to Capital FM.
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