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As for me and my household, we shall not declare our tribe to census officials

Otuma Ongalo

The trouble with Kenya is that inquiries about one’s ethnicity are never made in good faith. Due to entrenched stereotypes, one often asks to determine whether you are a potential thief, arrogant man, watchman or even witch.

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