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Age is just a number, this granny proves as she sits KCPE at 75

By VINCENT MABATUK | Nov. 15, 2013
Rachael Muthoni
              Rachael Muthoni with pupils from Njoro

By VINCENT MABATUK

Rachael Muthoni, 75, eloped with her boyfriend and got married while in Standard Seven.

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