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At the apex of President Mwai Kibaki's coalition government, a Kikuyu cabal known as 'the Mount Kenya mafia' is tightening its grip. The group includes several former firebrands of Kenya's pro-democracy movement who have quickly exchanged the idealism of opposition for the fleshpots of power. Some draw parallels between Mount Kenya and first President Jomo Kenyatta's inner circle with its combination of powerful political and economic influence....

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Mwai Kibaki, Jomo Kenyatta, Chris Murungaru, Kiraitu Murungi, Daniel arap Moi, Nicholas Biwott, John Michuki, David Mwiraria, Maina Kamanda, Paul Muite, Njenga Karume, Uhuru Kenyatta, Matere Kireri, Duncan Wachira, Joseph Wanjui, Ndingi Mwana Nz'eki, Peter Njoka, George Muhoho, Alfred Getonga, Lucy Kibaki, Francis Muthaura, Michael Kijana Wamalwa, George Saitoti, Newton Kulundu, Moody Awori, Gideon Moi, William Ruto, William ole Ntimama, Raila Odinga, Kalonzo Musyoka, Simeon Nyachae