Kenya: Section of Meru Leaders Dismiss Unity Meeting As 'Gathering of Tourists'

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Kenya: Section of Meru Leaders Dismiss Unity Meeting As 'Gathering of Tourists'

[Nation] Efforts to unite the Mt Kenya region ahead of next year's General Election have faced headwinds after leaders from Meru vowed to fight those spearheading the initiative.

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