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Dishing out Kenyan cuisine in Washington DC

In the heart of Washington DC a Kenyan restaurant that has hosted President Kibaki, Prime Minister Raila Odinga and Mama Sarah Obama among other dignitaries is giving Kenyans and other Africans a taste of Kenyan delicacy, writes Lucianne Limo

Armed with nothing but a paltry $35 (Sh2,695) and ambition, William Mukabane boarded a plane 30 years ago to pursue the ever elusive American dream.

A barman at the President Obama shrine in the Safari DC restaurant.

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