Author: Brian Kisanji

Caleb Amaswache in front of his firewood stall in Luanda town [Courtesy] Deep in Luanda town, Vihiga County, one trader draws quiet stares, not because of the goods he sells, but because of the life he once led. Known in his prime for cruising in high-end, fuel-guzzling vehicles and being flanked by a retinue of bodyguards, Caleb Amaswache was once the second most powerful man in Vihiga County. Today, the county’s inaugural Deputy Governor ekes out a living as a firewood vendor. For the past few years, residents passing by his modest roadside stall have whispered in disbelief. Their hushed tones…

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