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Kenya
Jimmy Wanjigi makes a comeback at State House

After three years in the political wilderness, the Kwacha Group chief has returned to the limelight as Uhuru Kenyatta and Raila Odinga's go-between. [...]

Published on 31.08.2020 at 05:00 GMT Reading time 2 minutes

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Tycoon Jimmy Wanjigi poised to fund William Ruto's presidential campaign

Kenya's political class is holding its breath as it waits for business magnate Jimmy Wanjigi to make a definitive stand on next year's general election. The tycoon first pledged his support to Musalia Mudavadi, before announcing his own candidacy and then approaching front runner William Ruto.

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Kwawga Group of Companies CEO Jimmy Wanjigi has joined the race to succeed President Uhuru Kenyatta in the 2022 general election..

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