Kenyan hospitals turn into medical 'detention camps

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Kenyan hospitals turn into medical 'detention camps

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Kenyan hospitals turn into medical 'detention camps

Kenyan hospitals turn into medical 'detention camps

Kenyan hospitals turn into medical 'detention camps

A High Court judge has even ruled that detention of patients over pending medical bills is unconstitutional and thus illegal.

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Year from hell: Remembering departed souls

Year from hell: Remembering departed souls

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When Baba Yao tried to grab President Uhuru's attention

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Ash Wednesday- Covid-19 style

Ash Wednesday- Covid-19 style

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FACT CHECK

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Kenyan hospitals turn into medical 'detention camps

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