Putin's war against Ukraine now affecting humble Kenyan villages

Spells of silence amid conversation and a forlorn look on her face leave little doubt that she is living a nightmare.Her husband, killed in a war not of his country, has left her to care for four children, all in the most delicate stages of life. The eldest, James Mutonga, 17, is on the cusp of adulthood, while the youngest, Favour Nyambura, four, still waits for her father to fulfil his promise of a bicycle. In her troubled gaze, one can read the immense burden she bears alone.Get Full Access for Ksh299/WeekUncover the stories others won’t tell. Subscribe now for exclusive accessUnlock the Truth Now 》Unlimited access to all premium contentUninterrupted ad-free browsing experienceMobile-optimized reading experienceWeekly NewslettersMPesa, Airtel Money and Cards acceptedAlready a subscriber?Log inFollow The Standard
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Her husband, killed in a war not of his country, has left her to care for four children, all in the most delicate stages of life. The eldest, James Mutonga, 17, is on the cusp of adulthood, while the youngest, Favour Nyambura, four, still waits for her father to fulfil his promise of a bicycle. In her troubled gaze, one can read the immense burden she bears alone.Get Full Access for Ksh299/WeekUncover the stories others won’t tell. Subscribe now for exclusive accessUnlock the Truth Now 》Unlimited access to all premium contentUninterrupted ad-free browsing experienceMobile-optimized reading experienceWeekly NewslettersMPesa, Airtel Money and Cards acceptedAlready a subscriber?Log inFollow The Standard
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