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Saving the tunes: One man’s effort could preserve the Nyatiti

Charles Obong’o at his home in Alego-Usonga, Siaya County. [Isaiah Gwengi, Standard]

The road to Charles Obong’o’s house is like any other in rural Kenya. It is a red-earth footpath, off the Siaya-Rangala Road.

There is no sign at the gate identifying the home owner but residents of Sirakut village and beyond know the musician-turned carver.

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