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A trying 22-year wait ends in bliss as Githurai couple miraculously welcomes triplet boys

By Gloria Aradi | 5yrs ago

For 22 years, Florence Makena, 48, and her husband John Gitobu, 59, (above) endured the anguish, shame and ridicule of a childless marriage, but not for lack of trying.

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