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The dilapidated Migwena Stadium in Siaya remains in a sorry state despite a yearly budget for rehabilitation. [Isaiah Gwengi, Standard]
Every year, Peter Okoth, 82, walked more than 15 kilometres from Got-Agulu village in West Yimbo, Siaya, to attend a three-day sports and cultural festival at Migwena playground.
"No one could afford to miss the festivals in Migwena. It was one of the greatest events in the region for several decades," recalls Okoth.
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