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The con games: How ‘pata potea’ cartels swindle Kenyans


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  Outside Muthurwa Market, shrieks from a young woman draw the attention of passers-by. Some laugh. Others murmur. No one asks what has happened.   “Mumeniibia pesa zangu kwa nini? Nimeibiwa! Nimeibiwa! (Why have you stolen my money? I’ve been r...
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