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New MPs to take over from veterans

2012-07-23 13:23

At least 10 constituencies that have for decades had only one Member of Parliament are preparing to pick a completely new faces and experience new style of representation. 

President Kibaki’s Othaya, where has held the seat for the last 38 years, leads the constituencies that have been represented by one person for decades.

Thanks to the new constitution which has introduced a new devolved system of governance by creating a two-tier Chamber with the Senate being the upper house and the National Assembly the lower one, some constituencies will also see the MPs who have represented them run for newer positions such as those of Governor and Senator.

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