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Three face Njuki as battle for the soul of Tharaka Nithi intensifies

The competitors are DG Kagwima (Wiper), former Chuka University VC Njoka (Jubilee), former NMK boss Mzalendo Kibunjia (Narc-Kenya) and former Machakos Assembly Clerk Gitari of CCK.

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