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Covid-19 pandemic could worsen orphan crisis in lake region

Remains of the late PCEA Secretary-general Rev Peter Kania Kariuki during his burial at Torch in Kikuyu. Rev Kania succumbed to coronavirus. [Hudson Wainaina, Standard]

Last June, my uncle, a celebrated trade unionist and teacher died of Covid-19.
He was a mentor and a philanthropist who kept his door open for the most vulnerable members of our community. For most problems, he was armed with a solution.

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