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How lawyer denied chief's job for being overqualified won case

Court gavel.

Abdullahi Omar Abajillo, 35, a lawyer and married with four children surprised many when he applied to become the chief of Township Location in Moyale, Marsabit County.

Abajillo says his motivation for wanting to be chief was not driven by anything, other than service to the community, and engagement of youth in job opportunities.

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