Supporters of Opposition, Ruto clash in Taita Taveta
President William Ruto’s supporters in Taita Taveta clashed with Opposition leaders over the ‘one term’ slogan during the launch of the construction of the Sh280 million Voi Modern Market. ..
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Supporters of President William Ruto and opposition leaders clashed in Taita Taveta over the ‘one-term’ slogan during the launch of the Sh280 million Voi Modern Market construction.
- The conflict erupted during an event for the construction of the Sh280 million Voi Modern Market.
- The clash involved Deputy Governor Christine Kilalo, Woman Representative Lydia Haika, and county Trade Executive Gertrude Shuwe (Ruto supporters) versus Wundanyi MP Danson Mwashako.
- The dispute centered on the ‘one-term’ slogan, suggesting opposition to President Ruto’s re-election.
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