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Jeremiah Kigen the headman who rubbed up Brits the wrong way

Jeremiah Kigen Mosop arap Chemirmir, died without being recognised by the government. [Peter Ochieng, Standard]

With a bounty of Sh250 offered by the British colonialists for his capture after engaging in a fierce fight with one of them, he opted to lead a silent life upon his return from prison.

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