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Senior Sergeant Habel Mwalumba Kifoto

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Habel Mwalumba Kifoto was a senior sergeant with the 7th Battalion Kenya Rifles, an accountant, and the pioneer leader of the famous Kenyan military band Maroon Commandos. He led the band's incoming and outgoing members from its inception in 1970 until his retirement in 2002.

Discography

EPs²

Pokea Salamu2008 • EPTracks: 4

Dawa Nimuone Hani1983 • EPTracks: 4

Singles¹

Riziki1977 • SingleTracks: 4

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