Kenya: 2 Nominated Jubilee MCAs Loyal to Ruto Summoned for Disciplinary Action

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Kenya: 2 Nominated Jubilee MCAs Loyal to Ruto Summoned for Disciplinary Action

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Two nominated Jubilee Party Members of County Assembly have been summoned by the party to face disciplinary action for being disloyal.

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