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Kakamega man sentenced to death for stealing suitcase

On the morning of October 12, 2008, Richard Abwalaba left home for work carrying a suitcase that contained some clothes and got onto his bicycle.

His plans were, however, cut short when Ayub Ashir and another man armed with knives, a hammer and metal rods, accosted him at Shiamboko Village, Kakamega County.

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