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Descendants of former slaves in Frere Town fight for recognition

Graphic of slaves at Kiengeleni in Mombasa. [Omondi Onyango, Standard]

A wave of nostalgia sweeps across Henry Joy Farah's ageing face as he gazes at a cemetery behind Kongowea Market in Nyali Constituency, where he says the remains of his forefathers lie.

At a distance, an elderly woman and a young boy are deeply engrossed in conversation while strolling through the cemetery exclusive to descendants of former slaves from Frere Town area.

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