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Tale of courage: Lady with disability survives

Sophia Arina at Sant Egidio Community house in Nakuru town during an interview. [Daniel Chege/Standard]

For 17 years, Sophia Arina lived a desolate life. Her family, embarrassed by her disability, kept her away from the world.  

Arina, now 28, was born with her legs and left hand paralysed. 

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