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Joy as granny celebrates 100 years of great health, grace

Joy as granny celebrates 100 years of great health, grace
Julia Muthoni is assisted to cut a cake during the celebration to mark her 100th birthday at Runda Estate, Nairobi. Despite her advanced age, she is still as fit as a fiddle and with good memory. [Photo: Eric Wainaina/ Standard]

By Eric Wainaina

Nairobi, Kenya: While many families were indoors on a chilly Saturday afternoon in Nairobi, a residence at Runda was abuzz with celebrations. Nearly 300 people sat in tents erected in a well-manicured compound and the centre of attention was Julia Muthoni Githenya.

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