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Show of might as VIPs bring Kisumu to a halt

By Mactilda Mbenywe | 4yrs ago

Deputy President William Ruto with ODM leader Raila Odinga and Chief Administrative Secretary Ken Obura at Jomo Kenyatta International Stadium Kisumu during Madraka day celebrations on June 1, 2021.[Collins Oduor, Standard]

Sirens and sounds of fuel guzzlers stole the show on the streets of Kisumu as VVIPs and VIPs descended on the city during the 58th Madaraka Day.

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