cover image: Jomo Kenyatta Funeral

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Jomo Kenyatta Funeral

NAIROBI, KENYA - 27 AUGUST 1978- A crowd of mourners gather at State House where Kenya's founding father, Mzee Jomo Kenyatta lay. 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) ALL RIGHTS RESERVED
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Authors

Duncan Willetts

Credit Notice
Duncan Willetts / Africa 24 Media / african.pictures
Date published
12-01-2009
External ID 1
APN296793
Image Number
APN296793
Published in
South Africa

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