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Here are signs you have overstayed your visit

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Kenyans are a friendly lot. When it comes to offering a helping hand, they will come through. They will offer to buy you food, and beer and sometimes, accommodate you when things are really thick. However, don't take the generosity for granted. We have a weird way of showing our visitors that they have overstayed in our homes, especially if they are relatives or village mates. Here are the telltale signs that you are 'not wanted'.

1. Food rationing

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