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Crawling family in Machakos leaves medics in confusion

Granddaughter to Rose Matheka, a victim of the strange disease at a tender age crawls from their house. [Jayne Rose Gacheri, Standard]

The story of the Matheka family is engrossing. It has not only baffled residents of Koma village in Mitamboni, Machakos but has also left doctors scratching their heads for answers.

At the homestead, a modern three-bedroom house exemplifies a middle-class family living well.

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