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Man is blind, but he has to see off Mzee to be at peace

Visually impaired Paul Kiprono (centre), 50, is led past the body of former President Daniel arap Moi at Parliament Buildings in Nairobi, yesterday. [Elvis Ogina, Standard]

One man stood out in the long queue by thousands of Kenyans trooping to Parliament Buildings to pay their last respects to President Daniel arap Moi.

Paul Kiprono is visually challenged, but his determination to “see” the president was clear. Mr Kiprono, donning black shades, a cane in hand, tapped gently on the pavements, led by a younger man who held his left arm.

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