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Family mourns father lured into war that became death sentence

Grace Gathoni, the widow Martin Macharia who was killed in Russia during the interview at their home in Ruaka, Kiambu County, on December 1, 2025. [Benard Orwongo, Standard]

At just 17, James Mutonga is transitioning to adulthood with pain and heartbreak no child should carry.

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