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‘Jastorina’ actress dies after winning Kalasha Award

Nairobi, Kenya: Only hours after Nancy Nyambura Kanyanya was awarded the Best Lead Actress in TV drama at the Kalasha Awards, she died.

When her award was announced, a member of the Jastorina TV show crew took the award on her behalf. “Nancy is not here with us this evening. She is sick in hospital and I can only ask for your prayers so she may feel well,” said her colleague, in a staccato that sent the hundreds of guests in a sombre mood.

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