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President William Ruto has announced that the government will consider a request from the Hindu Community to officially recognize Diwali as a national holiday. Speaking at the first-ever Diwali celebrations held at State House Nairobi, President Ruto committed to addressing this request through the appropriate channels ahead of next year's festivities.
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President Ruto says the government will consider making Diwali a holiday
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