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Low key Easter as high cost of living, fuel shortage dampen spirit of celebration

Travellers to Kisii and Nyamira stranded at Machakos Countrybus due to fuel shortage. [David Gichuru, Standard]

Christians thronged churches yesterday to mark Easter Friday in a low key event dampened by fuel shortage and rising cost of living.

Unlike in previous years where Kenyans jammed bus stages to travel during Easter celebrations, the Machakos Bus Terminus in Nairobi was deserted.

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