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State to meet funeral costs of freedom fighter

Kenya: The Government will cater for the funeral expenses of a freedom fighter who had worked as a cook for Mzee Jomo Kenyatta during the struggle for independence in Taita-Taveta County, officials and family members have announced.

Silvia Manga, who died last week, will be buried on Saturday.

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