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Chris Kirubi’s last hours of life

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The family of businessman Chris Kirubi has revealed his last hours of life. In a detailed eulogy, the family said Kirubi developed breathing complications on Sunday, June 13. “[The complications persisted] even after administering oxygen,” reads the eulogy. ...
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