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President Ruto leads Kenyans in mourning Malkia Strikers legend Janet Wanja

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Malkia Strikers' Trainer Janet Wanja during the launch of Malkia Strikers and Wafalme Stars teams at the Nyayo National Stadium. [Jonah Onyango, Standard]

President William Ruto has led the nation in mourning the passing of celebrated Malkia Strikers legend Janet Wanja, who succumbed to gallbladder cancer while receiving palliative care.

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