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      <image:caption>Deputy President Kithure Kindiki addresses a crowd in Tharaka Nithi to defend the Kenya Kwanza development agenda. He challenged opposition leaders to match the government&apos;s progress. (Photo: politics)</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Deputy President Kithure Kindiki addresses a crowd while defending the government&apos;s development record and his recent mandate from Mt Kenya elders. (Photo: politics)</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Governor Gideon Mung&apos;aro attends a Senate hearing where his request for a delay in the Sh10.7 billion pending bills probe was rejected. (Photo: politics)</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Deputy President Kithure Kindiki greets supporters during his inaugural Mt Kenya unity tour following his formal endorsement by regional elders. (Photo: politics)</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>COTU Secretary General Francis Atwoli speaks during a press conference, dismissing Senator Edwin Sifuna’s 2027 presidential aspirations as premature. (Photo: politics)</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>President William Ruto addresses a town hall audience, urging Kenyans to prioritize competence when electing future leaders. (Photo: politics)</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang’ula addresses a rally, urging Western Kenya to support President Ruto’s development agenda ahead of the next election. (Photo: politics)</image:caption>
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      <gnews:title>Francis Atwoli Dismisses Edwin Sifuna’s 2027 Presidential Ambitions</gnews:title>
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      <image:caption>COTU Secretary General Francis Atwoli speaks during a press briefing where he advised Edwin Sifuna to gain more experience before pursuing a presidential bid in 2027. (Photo: Politics)</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Senator Edwin Sifuna calls for legal action against UDA&apos;s Hassan Omar following controversial claims about deceased voters influencing the 2027 polls. (Photo: Politics)</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Senate members convene in Kilifi for the annual Senate Mashinani session to bring legislative oversight and public sittings closer to local residents. (Photo: Politics)</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Kenyans navigate a busy Nairobi street as public dissatisfaction hits a three-year high, with 75 percent of citizens now viewing the country as headed in the wrong direction. (Photo: Politics)</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>President William Ruto addresses a crowd in Kisumu, signaling his commitment to advancing Raila Odinga’s development agenda across the region. (Photo: politics)</image:caption>
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