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The Caroline Kangogo we knew was humble, family says

Police Cpl Caroline Jemutai Kangogo's parents during her burial at Nyawa village in Elgeyo Marakwet County on July 29, 2021 [Peter Ochieng, Standard]

The convoy of cars snaked its way from Iten County Referral Hospital mortuary in the early morning chill, down Iten-Kabarnet road, weaving its way around the Kerio escarpment.

A hearse with a banner emblazoned with the photo of policewoman Caroline Kangogo led the fleet of about 40 cars, decked in white and purple ribbons. Accompanying the cars were dozens of boda boda riders.

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