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Jomo Kenyatta Funeral

NAIROBI, KENYA - 27 AUGUST - Mourners wait in line at State House where Kenya's founding father, Mzee Jomo Kenyatta lay in state, Nairobi, August 27, 1978. Kenyatta died August 22, 1978 in Mombassa on the Kenyan coast and was survived by his fourth wife, Ngina, often known as Mama Ngina. Vice President Daniel Arap Moi became Acting President for ninety days and later became Kenya's second president. (Photo by Africa24 Media/Camerapix)
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Authors

Duncan Willetts

Country
Kenya
Credit Notice
Duncan Willetts / Africa 24 Media / african.pictures
Date published
12-01-2009
External ID 1
APN296801
Image Number
APN296801
Published in
Nairobi

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