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How one night in hospital plunged my life into permanent darkness

George Muchiri, who lost his sight following what doctors said was an overdose of quinine. [Osman Mohamed, Standard]

On a cold Monday morning, George Muchiri carefully feels his way through a bunch of utility bill receipts.

He is looking for a water bill receipt to show a Nairobi City Water & Sewerage Company worker proof of payment.

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