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Mission). Here he taught among others Retired President
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K.C.Orgut, G.D. Shah (Dep. C.E), J. Pusia, M.Kapkelion, E.K. Cheserek, V. Wasike, R.K. Tarus, S.K. Mugun, D.K. Rotich, E.W. Khaemba, J.K. Some, J. Poriot, L. Lotuliamoi, G. Katesem
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