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Bomb blast babies: Mothers recall day of terror some 25 years later

Caroline Muthoka and Lilian Munyiva survivors of the August 7, 1998 bomb blast on American Embassy, Nairobi during the interview at the memorial Park on July 24, 2023. [Jenipher Wachie, Standard]

On August 7 1998, Lilian Munyiva reported on duty as usual. She worked on the 12th floor at Co-operative House.

Munyiva was heavily pregnant and since it was a Friday, she looked forward to a restful weekend.

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