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Nairobi's cements reputation as continent's abduction centre with Kizza Besigye saga

Uganda opposition leader Kizza Besigye. [File, Standard]

It seems the vision of making Kenya the abduction centre of the world is taking shape, with the kidnapping and extradition of Dr Kizza Besigye to Uganda. Here's the thing: Besigye who was the personal doctor for Uganda's life Prezzo Yoweri Kaguta M7, before they fell out over personal differences, was in Kenya to attend a book launch.

The man arrived safely in the green city in the sun, went to his hotel room for a bit of rest and some refreshing, before sauntering off to the book launch's venue. And since he was running ahead of schedule, he decided to see a buddy of his. Or so he thought...

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