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International Day of Play celebrated with calls for more playtime

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UNICEF representative to Kenya Shaheen Nilofer and Shauri Moyo Primary School pupils celebrate International Day of Play on June 11, 2024. [Samson Wire Standard]

"We would play all sorts of games, climbing trees, bathing in the ponds, and covering the whole neighborhood on foot," says Brian Ngao, a 29-year-old businessman in the city.

Playtime, in his younger days, meant exploring landscapes and innovating toys.

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