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A family's wish as freedom fighter turns 110

Former freedom fighter Pricilla Wambui (seated) with her kin as she marked 110 years in Sosiot village in Njoro sub-county. [Antony Gitonga, Standard]

As Kenya marked Mashujaa Day on Sunday, freedom fighter Pricilla Wambui Karanja was thankful that it came only a day after she turned 110. 

On Sunday, Wambui's happiness was palpable, as family and friends threw her a birthday party in Sosiot village, Njoro sub-county, complete with a cake, song and dance.

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