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The ill-fated August 1982 coup (Photos)

Coup attempt aftermath: Destruction of property in Nairobi.  [File/Standard]

Exactly 36 years ago,  was an ill-fated August 1, 1982 coup against the Kanu regime by a group of Kenya Airforce men based at the Eastleigh base, Nairobi.

Protecting installations: The army arrives at the Kenyatta International Conference Centre. [File]Standard]

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