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They gave up elective seats for CS jobs, but now fired

Former Senators Mithika Linturi, Kipchumab Murkomen and Kithure Kindiki are among the greatest losers in the latest Cabinet purge. [File, Standard]

Politicians who quit their elective seats to take up government appointments are the biggest losers in President William Ruto's Cabinet purge.

While some resigned after they were elected in the 2022 General Election, others gave up their political ambitions to steer Ruto's campaign. They were rewarded with Cabinet slots when Kenya Kwanza took over power.

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