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It’s king versus warrior in the fight for Meru governor seat

Meru Senator Kiraitu Murungi and Governor Peter Munya. (Photo: Courtesy)

A clash between youth and experience, political alignments and aspirations of the community occupying Kenya’s most fertile county has caused the race for governor to be the most lively contest in the Mt Kenya region.

Crowded the race might be, but it remains largely a two-horse race between the incumbent, Peter Munya, 48, and his former political ally and Meru Senator Kiraitu Murungi, 65.

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