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Day shop owner who doubted Kirubi’s buying ability called bank for verification

Businessman Chris Kirubi died on June 14, 2021 after a five-year battle with colon cancer. [File, Standard]

A United States of America golf store owner once doubted late billionaire Chris Kirubi’s ability to buy an item from his shop. To confirm Kirubi’s purchasing power, the store owner called the tycoon’s bank inquiring about his value.

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