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Mother and son reunite in Nandi after 24 years

Kariuki Njogu is received by his mother Salina Cheptum at Ainapng'etuny village in Nandi County. The son and mother were separated due to tribal clashes in 1992. PHOTO: KEVIN TUNOI

KENYA: Tears of joy flowed freely as a 48-year-old woman from Nandi County reunited with her son after 24 years.

It all started during the 1992 General Election when Selina Cheptum says she was kicked out by her husband Kariuki Njogo from Kianjogu village in Nyeri County due to the ensuing ethnic clashes.

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