Google honored the late Kimani Ng'ang'a Maruge with a Google Doodle, celebrating the 11th anniversary of his first day at school. Maruge became the world's oldest person to start primary school, earning a spot in the Guinness World Records. At the age of 84, he joined Kapkenduiywo Primary School in Eldoret on January 12, 2004, after the government introduced free primary education.
Google Doodle Commemorates Kimani Ng'ang'a Maruge's Historic First Day at School
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