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Wambua's fight with brain tumor, blurry vision and Sh2.5m bill

By Esther Dianah | 1d ago

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In March 2024, Paul Wambua’s life took an unexpected turn. Severe headaches disrupted his daily routine of running a Jua Kali stall.

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