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First Kenyan to go public about HIV positive status mourned as 'hero'

Joe Muriuki, who declared his HIV status in 1987, was eulogised as a brave icon. [Edward Kiplimo, Standard]

Joe Muriithi Muriuki, the first Kenyan to publicly declare his HIV status, was yesterday buried in Nyeri County.

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