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Last Thursday, a historic event took place at Alfa Hotel in downtown Nairobi when Governor Evans Kidero honoured one of the founders of Rwathia Distributors, Gerald Gikonyo, aged 104.
In a country where true heroes are rarely recognised, it was heartwarming to see Dr Kidero hand Mr Gikonyo a ceremonial key to the city that will see him now park his cars free of charge; attend all county and national governments functions and have a road named after him besides other benefits.
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