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Bomb found in Kianyaga church shortly before mass

A suspected explosive device planted at the entrance of Kianyaga Catholic Church, in Kirinyaga County which forced the faithful to have their mass in the open on Sunday. PHOTO: MUNENE KAMAU/STANDARD

KENYA: Panic gripped Kianyaga Catholic Church after an explosive device was discovered hidden near one of the doors.

The bomb was discovered by Simon Kamanja, an usher, at about 6.30am as he made early morning rounds in the church.

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