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John Sibi Okumu was born in 1954 in Bunyala, Budalang'i, Busia County.
His dad Sibi Okumu was Kenya's first African magistrate. John joined his dad in the UK where he undoubtedly acquired his impeccable grasp of the English language hence the best foundation in his future endeavors.
After studying at the William Patten School in London and Muthaiga Primary School, he also attended the Duke of York - now called
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