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Lokichoggio, the town that lost its glory

Part of Lokichoggio today and the town’s once-buzzing airstrip, below. [PHOTOS: PETER  OCHIENG’/STANDARD]
           Part of Lokichoggio today and the town’s once-buzzing airstrip, below. [PHOTOS: PETER  OCHIENG’/STANDARD]

By SILAH KOSKEI

Lokichogio, Kenya: It was a vibrant town teeming with activity. Business between locals and refugees from Sudan was booming. Planes flew in from Nairobi and other parts of the country regularly, bringing with them businessmen and an expatriate crowd.

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