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The visa saga of Kenya's kayak king

May 17, 2024

Sammy Muturi has been rowing the rivers of the mighty slopes of Mt. Kenya for over a decade. He's a kayak pioneer in his homeland and has one big dream: being the first Kenyan kayaker to qualify for the Olympics. But to take part in the qualifying competitions in London, he first needs a visa.

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