Kenyan Man Who Won Lottery In Dubai Finally Located
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A Kenyan man who won a Ksh. 100 million lottery in Dubai but could not be traced has finally been found.
44-year-old Paul Wachira won the lottery on Tuesday after his ticket number 2162 in Series 302 was drawn.He went silent after being announced winner.
According to Gulf News, a news outlet in United Arabs Emirates, Wachira has finally been located in Nairobi after several mails and follow-up emails went unanswered.
“Frantic calls to his number kept failing. Email and a reminder email finally caught the attention of the winner who had no clue until when he opened his mailbox, to find he had won a jackpot,” Gulf News reported.
Paul said that he purchased the winning ticket online on May 22 and that he is a regular participant in the lottery.
“Thank you Dubai Duty Free for this blessing. I am happy to win Sh100 million,” said a joyful Wachira.
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