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Kenya’s forgotten sprinter Musyoki Kamba finally recognised

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Musyoki Kamba, 72, four-time gold medalist when he was feted by Makueni county commissioner Maalim Mohammed during this year's Mashujaa day celebrations at Unoa Grounds, Makueni county [Stephen Nzioka/Standard]

If it was not for this year’s Mashujaa Day celebrations, Francis Musyoki Kamba, 72, would still be an ordinary, unheard-of farmer at his Itangini farm, Kaiti, Makueni county.

He was one of four heroes and heroines who were feted for their achievements.

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