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Why Murang'a elected women leaders cannot see eye to eye

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Women leaders Betty Maina, Sabina Chege, Veronica Maina and Mary Wamaua.

The Monday incident where supporters of Murang'a women elected leaders descended on each other with fist-fights, kicks and blows laid bare the hatred between the leaders.

The event, Kigumo Basket Weavers Expo and fundraiser held at Kigumo Bendera High School grounds in Kigumo Constituency, had been organised by Nominated Senator Veronica Maina and had been attended by High Commissioners, including Head of UN Women Anna Mutavati, Chinese Embassy delegation and three Cabinet Secretaries Simon Chelugui (Cooperative and MSMES), Alice Wahome (Lands) and Aisha Jumwa (Gender and Culture).

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