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Peacebuilder Kupi journeys from Lamu to global stage

He has ventured into war zones inhabited by Shabaab; worked to establish peace.

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by CHARLES MGHENYI

Big-read04 March 2025 - 07:17
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Shee Kupi is recognised by President William Ruto as a trailblazer for promoting women and children, peace and security in 2024 (Left), Shee Kupi and Dr Geeta Manek, Trustee for the Rotary Foundation in District 9212 (Kenya) in Turkey /HANDOUT

Born in Lamu county, along the tense Kenya-Somalia border, Shee Kupi grew up with conflict and terror. In 1992, when he was just seven years old, Somalia descended into civil war, forcing thousands of Somalis to flee into Kenya.

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