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Shocking tale of Kenya's lookalikes, experts say strangers could be related

Sometime in 2020, a man bearing a striking resemblance to President Uhuru Kenyatta came into the public limelight, eliciting banter among curious Kenyans.

Michael Gitonga Njogo, a resident of Nairobi's Umoja estate was little known beyond his immediate circle, until the day he appeared on a local TV station. His resemblance with President Uhuru Kenyatta stands out - from his eyes, body gestures, complexion, height and his deep voice.

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