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- ↑ Harleen Jabbal, "Kenya: Sonia Birdi's Dinner in Honour of William Ruto" The Star (12 November 2013)
- ↑ Jeffrey Gettleman, "Leaked Fuel Lures Needy Kenyans, then Ignites" New York Times (13 September 2011): A1.
- ↑ Shubha Singh, "We Must Learn from Indian Elections: Kenyan MPs" Indian Diaspora (1 June 2014).
- ↑ Rhoda Odhiambo, "MP Birdi Petitions Parliament Over Delayed Citizenship for Immigrants" The Star (8 August 2016).
- ↑ Michael Mutai, "Keter & Birdi To Be Charged Today" Radio Jambo (20 May 2015).
- ↑ Mabel Keya-Shikuku, "MP Wants Weighing Specifications for Special Trucks Put in Place," Kenya News Agency (22 April 2015).
- ↑ Uncle Chim Tuna, "MP Alfred Keter And Sonia Birdi Of The 'Matafaka Fame' Have Their Day In Court For Allegedly Abusing Their Power" Mpasho (21 May 2015).