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Lack of bus fare made me stop my cancer treatment

Ms Ann Muthoni. She has been unable to return to hospital for treatment due to lack of money. [Jenipher Wachie, Standard]

It takes a keen eye to notice that Josephine Njoki’s hands are not symmetrical. Her right hand is actually bigger.

Her body structure, however, hides this well, the same way she struggles to hide her pain, which she only discloses to close confidants, or to those she knows may offer help.

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