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The absurdity of Medieval mania in 21st century Kenya

Mr Peter Mwangi Kibaara from Murang’a

Mr Peter Mwangi Kibaara from Murang’a County in Kenya whose wife was lynched by a mob on suspicion that she was a witch. These killings happen in areas of low education and great poverty. PHOTO | MWANGI MUIRURI | NMG

By  Tee Ngugi

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Nairobi-based political and social commentator

Murang’a County , witch, lynching, mob justice, HelpAge International,

Last week’s Sunday Nation carried a horrific story, hidden among acres of reports, on the shenanigans of the political class.

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