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Life in hell for truckers stuck on road to Uganda

A long queue of trucks from Webuye town in Bungoma County heading to Malaba border. The stretch covered 81 kilometres. [Benjamin Sakwa, Standard]

Life was predictable for Mr Moses Kerer, a truck driver. He used to pack enough water, milk and snacks before embarking on his long journey to Uganda.

Since he had to freshen up frequently, he had to carry a lot of water. Along the road on his stops, he would reunite with friends, people he had met in the line of duty. Kerer would sleep comfortably in guest houses before proceeding on with his journey.

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