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‘Homeguards’ who helped Jomo Kenyatta ascend to presidency

Former President Jomo Kenyatta (second right) is welcomed in Gatundu by Njoroge Mungai, Joseph Mathenge and Kariuki Njiiri (right) after his release from Kapenguria.   [PHOTOS SCANNED BY: JAMES MWANGI AND LIBRARY/ STANDARD]

By JAMES MWANGI

KENYA: When the story of Jomo Kenyatta’s ascend to the presidency is told, little is said of the family of former Senior Chief Njiiri wa Karanja.

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