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175 years later, Kenya's oldest school still stands tall

Isaac Nyondo Primary School in Rabai [File]

In a country where buildings collapse even before the contractor has left the site, there are some simple blocks that have withstood the sands of time.

The two rooms constructed with blocks that were originally thatched with dried coconut leaves have defied the elements and shine the light on how long buildings should last.

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