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Handshake magic lures thousands to national holiday

Kisumu governor Anyang' Nyongo join Chipukizy dancers in a dance during Madraka day celebrations at Jomo Kenyatta sports ground Kisumu on June 1st 2018. (Collins Oduor,Standard)

Hundreds of Nyanza residents packed stadia in the region's six counties to celebrate this year's Madaraka Day in a stark contrast to last year's event boycotted by locals.

Leaders attributed Friday's good turn-out to the 'handshake' between President Uhuru Kenyatta and Opposition leader Raila Odinga.

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