THE nomination of former Tourism minister Najib Balala as Cabinet Secretary for Mining has brought sharp division among leaders at the Coast. The Mijikenda community have rejected Balala’s nomination saying the slot should have gone to their community. However, his former nemesis and successor as Mvita MP Abdulswamad Shariff Nassir said he will fight for him in Parliament. Speaking on phone at the weekend, Abdulswamad said Balala is a Mvita constituent and a good leader with a proven development track record. “Sometimes political affiliations have to take a back seat. He is a Mvita...
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