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Kisumu protesters destroy Kwee funeral home two days after Governor opened it

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Protestors storm Jaramogi Oginga Odinga mortuary in Kisumu over allegations that dead bodies were being dumped at the facility by police. March 30, 2023. [Collins Oduor, Standard]

Protesters in Kisumu have left residents in shock after they stormed and vandalised the newly launched Sh37 million Kwee Farewell Home at Jaramogi Oginga Odinga Teaching and Referral Hospital (JOOTRH).

The facility was opened by Kisumu Governor Anyang' Nyong'o on Tuesday, March 28.

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