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Harry Thuku’s last will reveals man with few possessions

Harry Thuku

When Harry Thuku died nearly five decades ago, he had Sh32 on him.

The pioneer African nationalist gifted his wife, Tabitha Thuku, everything he had, including the Sh32 and 72 acres of land in Githunguri, Kiambu, estimated to be worth Sh250,000 at the time.

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