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Lejirma ready to swing his way to Kenya Open victory

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The reigning Kenya Amateur Matchplay champion John Lejirma of Railways Golf Club. [Jonah Onyango, Standard]

The Samburu people of north-central Kenya are largely known for their semi-nomadic activities.

They are pastoralists who keep large herd, mainly cattle, but also sheep, goats and camels. Now, one of their son John Lejirma has broken away from this age-old tradition.

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