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- ↑ Wanjohi, John (13 December 2020). "Kenyan Mosque Named 'Jesus Christ Son of Mary' Causes a Stir Online". Mwakilishi. Retrieved 28 October 2021.
- 1 2 Munene, George (12 July 2021). "Kenya: Joy as Kirinyaga Muslims Get New Sh15 Million Mosque". All Africa. Retrieved 28 October 2021.
- ↑ Lisimba, Hillaly (14 July 2021). "Muslims of Kirinyaga West Finally Get Mosque after Many Years". Tuko. Retrieved 28 October 2021.
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