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The snake charmer with a bulging purse

Hamisi Chiboga famously known as Manyoka playing with his snakes at Ukunda in Kwale County. (Photo: Tobias Chanji, Standard)

A snake charmer in Kwale County has found fortune from his bond with the poisonous reptiles.

Hamisi Chiboga, or Arrafat Manyoka as he is more commonly known, from Mwamanga village has nurtured a booming business of rearing and playing with snakes, for which he charges curious visitors.

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