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President William Ruto amused political leaders at State House, Nairobi, after making playful remarks about Kenya Medical Practitioners, Pharmacists and Dentists Union (KMPDU) Secretary General Davji Atellah, who is eyeing the Lang'ata parliamentary seat in the 2027 General Election.
The light-hearted moment occurred on Friday, November 13, when the head of state hosted Nairobi leaders and delegates affiliated with the United Democratic Alliance (UDA) and the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM).
The meeting was part of ongoing engagements with leaders from the broad-based government, as political figures began positioning themselves for various elective seats ahead of the 2027 polls.
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During his address, Ruto acknowledged several leaders who have expressed interest in different political positions in Nairobi County. When he got to Atellah, the president appeared amused as he singled out the outspoken doctors' union boss.
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He subsequently asked the gathering to give Atellah a round of applause, drawing further cheers from the audience.
