Loima | |
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| Country |  Kenya |
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Loima is a constituency in Kenya created in 2012. [1] It is one of six constituencies of Turkana County. [2]
Loima | |
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| Country | Kenya |
| County | Turkana County |
Loima is a constituency in Kenya created in 2012. [1] It is one of six constituencies of Turkana County. [2]
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