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Family caught in twisted claims of Kamba curses and cleansing rites

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Witchcraft paraphernalia on display. [File, Standard]

At the age of 80, Syolo Muthama would possibly be resting easy as he plays with his grandchildren and catches up with folks in the community.

However, he is a troubled man who was until yesterday rocked in a vicious court battle with his relatives over bizarre happenings of August 4, 2005.

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