For Karanja, the focus now shifts to her bid to become Nakuru governor, a move she says follows appeals from residents who want her to take up leadership at the county level.
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Senator Karanja dumps UDA, picks DCP ticket for Nakuru Governor race
For Karanja, the focus now shifts to her bid to become Nakuru governor, a move she says follows appeals from residents who want her to take up leadership at the county level.
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