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Five days ago, I arrived in Mombasa, a city whose rhythm is shaped by the sea, the scent of salt, and the quiet resilience of its people. I came seeking rest, reflection and writing inspiration, hoping to momentarily escape the noise of political disillusionment back home in Zimbabwe. But within three days, the news broke: Raila Amolo Odinga, Kenya's revered former Prime Minister, had passed away in an Indian hospital.
The timing felt surreal, almost symbolic. Here I was, a Zimbabwean visitor in a coastal city steeped in history, suddenly swept into the collective mourning of a nation bidding farewell to one of Africa's most consequential statesmen.
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