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Patrick Kilonzo, the 'Waterman of Tsavo' dies

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Patrick Kilonzo Mwalua pumps fresh water from his truck to one of the water holes around Sarova Taita Wildlife Sanctuary 2018. [Maarufu Mohamed, Standard]

Patrick Mwalua Kilonzo, the man who gained global recognition for delivering water to famished wild animals in Tsavo has died. According to family sources, Kilonzo died on Tuesday due to kidney complications.

His nephew, Paul Mwamvula, said Kilonzo, 51, died while the family was preparing to take him to a Voi Hospital for a dialysis procedure.

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