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British colonialists influenced popularity of turkey meat in Kenya

Henry Balongo and his turkeys. [PHOTO: Nikko TANUI/STANDARD]

NAIROBI, KENYA; As Kenya celebrated its first Christmas after independence in December 1963, a turkey shortage hit Nairobi butcheries.

Butchers were stretched to the limit as they struggled to meet the high demand for turkey meat.

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