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Kenyan currency coins. [Wilberforce Okwiri, Standard]

There is a widely accepted mantra among Kenyans on money use that goes "if that money cannot solve your problems, then eat it".

It is one of the glorified sayings about money. Probably the most glorified considering how it gives birth to other hilarious sayings and memes of individuals mimicking how they started their 'thriving' transport businesses with just one tyre or fast food restaurant with one potato.

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