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Othaya town in mourning over death of a hero

Shem Macharia, 65, a bar attendant at Silent Lodge in Othaya town. [Kibata Kihu, Standard]

Othaya town in Nyeri County was yesterday thrown into mourning following the death of former President Mwai Kibaki.

At his home village of Gatuyaini, where the former Head of State was born 90 years ago, residents gathered in small groups, discussing in low tones as they tried to come to terms with the sad news.

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