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I have voted in every election since independence, says granny

Emily Kalya, 91, turned up to vote at St Francis Cheptarit Primary School polling centre in Chesumei, Nandi county. [Edward Kosut, Standard]

Former first Nandi Senator Gerald Kalya's mother Emily Kalya turned up to cast her vote at St Francis Cheptarit Primary School polling centre.

At 91, Mrs Kalya was brought by her son and in spite of her age, she walked behind her walker. She also said she has voted in every election since 1963 when Kenya got independence.

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