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At golden age of 60, I have seen Kenya's huge moments of hope

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President Daniel Arap Moi hands over power to his successor Mwai Kibaki at Uhuru Park in 2002. [File, Standard]

This week I reached the golden age of 60 which entities me to use this column to reflect on the major occurrences that have defined those six decades.

Between 1964 and 1974, I was too young to note any events of national significance. I however vividly recall in the 11th year, in March 1975, the murder of JM Kariuki.

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