Orengo mourns driver who defied KANU to ferry Saba Saba leaders to Kamukunji
Siaya Governor James Orengo has paid tribute to Julius Maina Kago, a driver who defied government bans to transport opposition leaders to a historic pro-democracy rally in 1991. Kago is remembered as an unsung hero of Kenya's multi-party democratic movement.
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The story highlights the role of ordinary citizens in significant historical political movements and the ongoing legacy of Kenya's democratic struggle.
Siaya Governor James Orengo has paid tribute to Mzee Julius Maina Kago, describing him as an unsung general in Kenya's struggle for multi-party democracy following his death at the age of 75.
The article is a respectful obituary that focuses on historical facts and personal tributes.
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