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Shimalavandu: Kakamega's gory trading centre that has shaken off its 'killer' tag

Shimala Vandu centre is strategically located along Kakamega - Webuye highway in Lurambi constituency. [Mumo Munuve, Standard]

Four kilometres from Kakamega town along the Kakamega-Webuye highway lies a shopping centre known as Shimalavandu.

By and large, it is a small market centre that mainly caters for the community around, yet the most notable thing about it is the reputation of being a killer zone.

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