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From Left: James Birgen, Timotheo Songok and Kipkemboi Kijo. They all helped Britain fight its wars before Kenya gained independence. [PHOTO: KEVIN TUNOI/STANDARD]
By SILAH KOSKEI
As the country prepares to celebrate 50 years of independence, a section of Kenyans who who fought for the British in the 1940s have have decried neglect.
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