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How the famous Chepkube 'magendo' market died never to resurrect 30 years on

Chepkube market in Mt. Elgon, 2016. PHOTO: Chrispen Sechere.

Thirty-years ago, Chepkube Market in Mt Elgon was known for smuggling of coffee from Uganda.

The market was very popular and songs were sang after the illegal but very lucrative business.

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