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Kisumu’s Baby Pendo who was hit by police officers loses fight for life after five days in coma

Joseph Abanja viewing his baby Samantha Pendo on her ICU bed at The Aga Khan Hospital Kisumu. Pendo was allegedly attacked by police. PHOTO BY KEVINE OMOLLO/STANDARD

The six-month-old baby who has been the face of police brutality in Kisumu has died after being in a coma for five days.

Baby Samantha Pendo passed on at Aga Khan Hospital shortly before 6 pm on Tuesday, throwing her parents and relatives into mourning.

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