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I received a call from my monthly newspaper editor one eventful afternoon of October 2014. He delivered somewhat a peculiar docket of what was to be covered in the subsequent edition. I was then stationed in Iten covering Elgeyo Marakwet and its environs.
After exchanging few pleasantries, my boss went straight to the point. “Nicholas Biwot has been missing in the political limelight since he lost the senatorial seat last year. Having been a senior politician that shaped politics in your county of jurisdiction, could you look for him and file a comprehensive story of his life and contributions”, were the instructions that pierced my heart.
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