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Clan factor to influence race for Marsabit governorship

Marsabit County Governor Ukur Yattani adress residents. (Photo: Boniface Thuku/Standard)

Clan politics and influence of the major coalitions will significantly define the outcome of the Marsabit governor's seat race.

"Clannism is a big factor and whoever manages to marshall the support of other big clans like Rendille, Burji and Garre among others will carry the day," argued David Timado, an economics graduate from University of Washington and a resident of Marsabit.

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