Sculpture of Koitalel Arap Samoei at National Library. [Edward Kiplimo, Standard]
Preparations for the 117th anniversary of Nandi legend Orkoiyot Koitalel arap Samoei's assassination by British imperialists have been completed.
According to legend, the Talai clan, the community, the Nandi County administration, and descendants have all worked together to commemorate the freedom hero who advocated for justice before his alleged murder in 1905.
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