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June 15, 2026
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Former Citizen TV Anchor Declares Bid for MP Seat in 2027

Former Citizen TV Anchor Declares Bid for MP Seat in 2027

The veteran journalist worked at Citizen TV before moving to NTV and also tried public service before announcing the bid...

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Former Citizen TV and NTV news anchor Salim Swaleh has declared his intention to contest the Gilgil parliamentary seat in the 2027 general elections.

  • Salim Swaleh cited pressure from constituents and a desire to bring development as his motivation.
  • The former media personality previously served as Press Secretary to Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi until June 2024.
  • Swaleh was arrested and suspended over graft allegations in June 2024, related to allowing illegal business dealings in his office.

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