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Ladies with 'rungus' on Nairobi streets: Boldness or desperation?

Rungus became popular as Genz protested. [Xn Iraki, Standard]

It's a photo that remains etched in my mind. A group of young ladies armed with rungus guarding their premises against looters along the streets of Nairobi.

The rungu would ordinarily be used as a jembe handle for those who visit the rural areas.

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