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Cathedral celebrates 100 years as house of worship and refuge for the persecuted

All Saints Cathedral in Nairobi, Kenya. (Jenipher Wachie, Standard)

In a corner of a room at All Saints Cathedral are two teargas canisters and pieces of a broken baton (rungu), stored in a cabinet similar to those used to keep treasured trophies and souvenirs.

The unusual items tell another part of the history of the imposing house of worship.

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