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Death of Achieng' Abura exposes our hypocrisy

Achieng Abura said this. “I can't agree more. I have called for a fundraiser like twice, and it is my closest friends, usually broke who showed up, and overwhelmed me. People always go for waheshimwas, but they are always disappointed...

"Then we did a show with Suzanne, Makadem... a big line-up. Still, we didn’t get the numbers. I’ve raised money for so many things and I was hoping that somebody in turn says, “Okay, let’s support her.” I have learnt one thing from this experience; the people who don’t have that much are the ones who donate to help. But the people who you are certain have, they don’t give.”

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