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93-year-old relieved after monkey skin is returned by DP Ruto’s handlers

Kimitei Kiplagat receives his regalia from Jonah Taalam in Kapkoi village in Eldama Ravine. [Kipsang Joseph/Standard]

A Tugen traditional shawl owned by a 93-year-old Eldama Ravine elder was returned days after it went missing after it was used during the coronation of Deputy President William Ruto as an elder.

The story, which was highlighted by The Standard, saw the organisers scrambling to return the traditional regalia last week.  Jonah Taalam, who had borrowed it months ago returned the regalia to the old man Kimitei Kiplagat on Saturday evening - a week after it went missing.

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