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Why the Shakahola nightmare will take long to find a closure

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Zachariah Avonde and his mother at their home in Elufafwa village, Lurambi Constituency Kakamega County holding a photo of his sister Rose Khagai, 53, who went missing in Malindi, Kilifi County during the Shakahola massacre. The family is accusing the government for going silent about the release of DNA results [Mumo Munuve, Standard]

The first of the bodies of people who perished in Kenya's most heinous mass crime were released to their families this week.

As millions renew their conviction over this Easter, Passover and Ramadhan season, can we extend our love for the affected families and take steps to prevent recurrence of the horror of Shakahola?

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