Dear Mr President: Just lift the curfew and open the economy for businesses to grow

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Mr President, as is the custom and tradition of national events of such magnitude as the Mashujaa Day, you must address the nation. Fortunately or unfortunately, it will be your last as the President of the Republic of Kenya. That makes it special and of historical signifi...
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