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Families of soldiers who perished in Somalia say seeking benefits has been a frustrating affair

  Siblings of Private Jasper Ongusu who died as KDF tried to capture Kismayu at his burial [PHOTOS: COURTESY]

By KARANJA NJOROGEand EDWIN MAKICHE

NAIROBI, KENYA: Days have turned into months since some Kenya Defences Forces soldiers died in the line of duty in Somalia but their families are yet to be compensated.

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