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Burial of woman in spousal attack stirs memories of mother's fate

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Casket bearing the remains of Hellen Murugi Njoki arrives at her maternal home ahead of her burial. [File, Standard]

The long winding roads are bumpy and uneven snaking through the lush green fields of Kathare village in Kirinyaga Central.

There is a flurry of activities here since the village has three funerals on this day. Relatives and friends have gathered to bid farewell to their loved ones.

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