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Pope Francis receives State honour in Kenya

A guard of honour was mounted fro Pope Francis when he arrived at State House in Nairobi.

President Uhuru Kenyatta and his government Wednesday mounted a special reception for the Holy Father on his maiden visit to Kenya and Africa at State House Nairobi.

In recognition of his guest as the Head of State of Vatican City State, the Kenyan military hosted a parade for the Pontiff and the Kenya Navy honoured him with a 21-gun salute.

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