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PHOTOS: Joseph Kamaru - The man who revolutionized Kikuyu benga

Kamaru [Photo:Boniface Gikandi ]

This morning the nation woke up to sad news of the passing of celebrated Kikuyu Benga musician Joseph Kamaru at the MP Shah Hospital in Nairobi where he had been admitted since Monday after he fell ill.

Aged 79, the veteran musician has been described by the former prime minister Raila Odinga, as one who inspired generations in central Kenya and beyond to reflect deeply on profound political, cultural and social issues.

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