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First-time politician weeps as crowds fundraise to support his governor bid

Kericho Governor aspirants wept as supporters fundraise to support his campaigns. [Source: Dr Mutai Erick Kipkoech; Facebook]

Dr Erick Mutai, one of the aspirants eyeing the Kericho governor seat was moved to tears in Litein town on Saturday night by his supporters who offered to give him handouts to support his campaigns.

In the Kenyan political arena, the politician visits an area and before they leave, people gathered to listen to them must get some handouts of between Sh 50 and Sh 100.

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