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Cheapest round-trip
$1,011
Typical prices: $1,429-$1,174
Turkish Airlines
Wed 5/6Tue 6/23
RDU - NBO • 2 stops
Cheapest one-way
$534
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Cheapest • Avg $1,646 (round-trip)
Shortest trip • 18h 36m (one-way)
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Cheap Flights from Raleigh to Nairobi (RDU-NBO)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Raleigh to Nairobi that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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Recent round-trip flight deals from Raleigh to Nairobi

Wed, May 6 - Tue, Jun 23
Turkish Airlines Logo
2:25 pm - 1:25 am
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NBO
28h 00m
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3:10 am - 10:10 am
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RDU
38h 00m
2 stops
$1,011Turkish Airlines
Wed, Jun 24 - Tue, Jul 14
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9:21 am - 12:35 am
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NBO
32h 14m
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1:30 am - 11:14 pm
NBO
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RDU
28h 44m
2 stops
$1,031Etihad Airways
Tue, Sep 22 - Mon, Oct 5
Turkish Airlines Logo
2:45 pm - 1:25 am
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NBO
27h 40m
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3:10 am - 11:41 pm
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RDU
27h 31m
2 stops
$1,042Turkish Airlines
Tue, May 5 - Tue, Jun 23
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2:25 pm - 1:25 am
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NBO
28h 00m
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3:10 am - 11:02 pm
NBO
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RDU
26h 52m
2 stops
$1,047Turkish Airlines
Fri, Sep 18 - Sun, Sep 27
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6:45 pm - 1:25 am
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NBO
47h 40m
2 stops
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3:10 am - 11:41 pm
NBO
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RDU
27h 31m
2 stops
$1,054Turkish Airlines
Wed, Sep 23 - Tue, Oct 6
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1:00 pm - 1:25 am
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NBO
53h 25m
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3:10 am - 11:41 pm
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RDU
27h 31m
2 stops
$1,058Turkish Airlines
Tue, Sep 22 - Tue, Oct 6
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7:10 am - 10:45 am
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NBO
20h 35m
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11:35 pm - 2:16 pm
NBO
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RDU
21h 41m
1 stop
$1,066Kenya Airways
Thu, Sep 17 - Tue, Sep 29
Etihad Airways Logo
7:00 am - 12:35 am
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NBO
34h 35m
2 stops
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1:30 am - 5:47 pm
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RDU
47h 17m
2 stops
$1,073Etihad Airways
Thu, Sep 10 - Sat, Sep 26
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7:00 am - 10:45 am
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20h 45m
1 stop
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11:35 pm - 5:47 pm
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RDU
25h 12m
1 stop
$1,075Multiple Airlines
Tue, May 5 - Tue, May 12
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2:32 pm - 7:10 am
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33h 38m
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1:20 am - 10:53 pm
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RDU
28h 33m
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$1,078Qatar Airways
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Raleigh to Nairobi flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Raleigh to Nairobi to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

How much is a round-trip flight from Raleigh to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport?

This analysis is based on the cheapest round-trip price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from Raleigh to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport departing in May.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Raleigh to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Raleigh to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.

The cheapest month for flights from Raleigh to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport is March, where tickets cost $930 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are July and June, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $1,527 and $1,464 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Raleigh to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Raleigh to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below average price on the flight from Raleigh to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport, you should book around 2 weeks before departure, which saves you about 7% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 15 weeks before departure.

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Low seasonOctober
Cheapest flight$534
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 14% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 22% increase in price.
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FAQs for booking Raleigh to Nairobi flights

  • What is the carry-on and checked luggage allowance for the economy on cheap flights from Raleigh to Nairobi?

    The carry-on and checked luggage allowance requirements depend on the airline. If you book Qatar Airlines, the maximum dimensions for your carry-on are 22 × 14 × 9 inches. You're also allowed to bring an additional bag weighing no more than 50 lbs. If you book Air France, your carry-on shouldn't exceed 21.6 × 13.7 × 9.8 inches, and another bag weighs 50 lbs. at most. Your luggage must fit beneath your chair or in the upper cabin.

  • What are the most sustainable airlines on Raleigh to Nairobi route?

    You can book Kenya Airways if you need sustainable travel from Raleigh to Nairobi. These airlines implement sustainable ground and flight operations to reduce carbon emissions. The airlines use sustainable aviation fuel, light travel policies, and engage customers in carbon offsetting. Delta is also focused on making the environment greener by using sustainable aviation fuel to achieve net-zero by 2050.

  • How can I travel from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta International Airport to Downtown Nairobi?

    You can take the 34J bus to arrive in the city in about 1h 34min. Another option from the airport to the city is the private transfer, and the trip is about 17 minutes. You can also take a taxi near the airport terminal or drive a car to arrive downtown in approximately 18 minutes.

  • Can I upgrade to first class on cheap flights from Raleigh to Nairobi?

    You can upgrade to first class if your airline has vacant seats. Your airline can email you about available seats and the expected journey when flying first class. While the upgrading fee depends on the class fare and airlines, consider before upgrading to maintain your travel budget. In addition, you need to upgrade at least 24 hours before take-off to avoid last-minute inconveniences.

  • What is the cheapest flight from Raleigh to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Raleigh to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport was $534 for a one-way ticket and $1,011 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between Raleigh and Nairobi?

    Yes

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from Raleigh to Nairobi?

    When flying out of Raleigh you will be using Raleigh-Durham. You will be landing at Nairobi, also known as Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Raleigh to Nairobi?

    We unfortunately don’t have that data for this specific route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Raleigh to Nairobi?

    oneworld, Star Alliance, and SkyTeam are the airline alliances operating flights between Raleigh and Nairobi, with oneworld being the most commonly used for this route.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Raleigh to Nairobi, Delta or United Airlines?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Raleigh to Nairobi are Delta and United Airlines. With an average price for the route of $1,095 and an overall rating of 7.9, Delta is the most popular choice. United Airlines is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $1,102 and an overall rating of 7.4.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Raleigh to Nairobi?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Raleigh to Nairobi.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Raleigh to Nairobi?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Nairobi from Raleigh is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Raleigh to Nairobi?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Nairobi with an airline and back to Raleigh with another airline. Booking your flights between Raleigh and NBO can sometimes prove cheaper using this method.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Raleigh to Nairobi?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Nairobi from Raleigh up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from Raleigh to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport

  • Most airlines on the Raleigh to Nairobi route, including American Airways, Kenya Airways, and Air France, are low-priced airlines, charging competitive rates. After comparing prices, you can choose the airline of your choice and save a few pennies.
  • Several airlines offer special meals on cheap flights from Raleigh to Nairobi. If you need a special diet due to religious, medical, or health issues, you can book Kenya Airways and Qatar Airways.
  • Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) provides VIP services to celebrities, military, and other notable personnel. These services include luggage assistance, priority boarding, meet and greet upon arrival, priority boarding, access to the VIP lounge, and chauffeur services.
  • RDU airport doesn't have a hub for any airline, but is a focus city for Frontier and Delta. At the same time, Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) is a hub for various African Airlines, including JamboJet, Kenya Airways, African Express, and Fly540.
  • The public transport available from Downtown Raleigh to RDU airport is the Line 100 bus. These buses depart every 4 hours and arrive at the airport in around 27 minutes. If you rent a car, take a town car or a taxi, you can get to the airport in about 19 minutes.

Reviews of the top 5 airlines serving from Raleigh to Nairobi

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Raleigh to Nairobi. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
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DeltaOverall score based on 8418 reviews
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7.2Food
8.5Crew
7.8Entertainment
7.9Comfort
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Very old plane with no inflight entertainment. I purchased the internet pass and it was nearly unusable.

6.0 GoodCarlos, Apr 2026
ICT - ATL
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Very old plane with no inflight entertainment. I purchased the internet pass and it was nearly unusable.

My tray was broken so i had no place to work or eat except my lap. Flight attendant said I would get an email with some credit or miles, it was a complete waste of time as I could only function at about 20% of normal. I have not received anything yet.

Short trip, no food and therefore no expectation for much interaction with staff who were pleasant and professional. My critique is on comfort of the seats. Exit rows and comfort seats do not provide enough personal space for 3 side-by-side seats, especially when in the middle row. Some passengers are not considerate of the middle seat and there should be signs that state something to the effect of: "please consider giving middle seats use of the armrests."

My flight yesterday evening was delayed 3.5 hours with no water or food service. Poor experience

Transparency from pilots, quick boarding and exiting the plane, staff greeted to each and everyone,

Didn't like sitting on the waiting pad for 30 minutes right after departing the gate. If you're going to do that, just don't board so people can still get up and walk around in the terminal. My luggage was damaged by the baggage handlers.

Pilots lied about waiting on “paperwork”. Sat in the plane for over an hour, waiting on some papers to be printed according to the pilot and then all of a sudden he says good news maintenance is finally on their way. Maybe they can fix it before we get our paperwork. Ended up missing my connection in LaGuardia and as a result, had a fly home to Lexington instead of the Louisville airport. Then paid $100 to uber to Louisville since it was midnight by the time I got in. I wish they would just be transparent with passengers sometimes and not try to beat around the bush on why things are delayed.

The WiFi was horrific. I fly delta often and love their (usually reliable and free) WiFi. On this flight it was intermittent and when it did connect was extremely slow. I couldn’t get any work done while I was on the flight which was extremely frustrating. I was also in the exit row seat where there is now immediate seat in front of you, so while the leg room was nice, I couldn’t even watch the TV when the internet wasn’t working. Finally, for the last 20 mins of the flight, the announcement indicator came on the TV screens and took them over, even though no announcement was being made. Really disappointed.

The flight was way too HOT! And the plane did not have any in-flight TV entertainment.

Boarding was good. The flight was on time ( arrival was 20 minutes early). Inflight service was average ( US airlines have not mastered the skills of customer service yet). The food was mediocre. “ breakfast “ was downright awful and insulting. It was a piece of dough with mon descript filling that was supposed to be cheese omelette).

Extremely uncomfortable seats with very little cushioning, unable to recline enough to sleep comfortably on this 13 hour overnight flight. My body was in pain by the end.

When we checked in at the Siem Reap Airport in Cambodia, we were only given three boarding passes and told that we would have to check in with American when we arrived in Boston. This was a source of stress for us. After we landed in Boston, we had a long passage from Terminal E to Terminal B (American Airline ticketing counter). Because the electronic ticketing kiosks for check-in would not recognize our Confirmation Code, we had to wait for an hour in a long line where only two AA reps were taking care of Special Services passengers. In many years of both business and recreational travel, I have never had this experience. I would expect more from AA being in partnership with other airlines to do a better job with this.

Our experience on the Doha to Hyderabad segment was extremely stressful due to prolonged delays and a lack of clear communication from the airline. We were traveling as a family, including children, and the uncertainty around timing and next steps caused significant distress. There was very little proactive information provided during the delay, and we were not given clear written explanations about what was happening or how long it might take. This made it difficult to manage the situation, especially while caring for children in a transit environment. In addition, one member of our party was ultimately unable to continue travel, which added to the emotional strain and disruption of the trip. Overall, the experience highlighted gaps in communication, customer care, and handling of unexpected situations. We are sharing this feedback so that future passengers, especially families, are supported with clearer communication and better assistance during irregular operations.

The seat cushions are absolutely lacking, not sure if they know the passengers are traveling for 14 hours straight, but the padding made our back and butt ache like crazy. The entertainment console had its own problems, either the headphone jack wasn't working or the power outlet via usb or ac outlet was not working. Not to mention the seat handles were not adjustable in some planes in the middle or on the aisle. Qatar/Indigo may be operating a very old fleet of planes to make as much profit as possible, but passengers may not be following them for long, should this treatment of its customers continue. Qatar/Indigo, wake up and do it right by your customers, or they may not be your customers anymore.

It would help id flight crew were not rude and showed some courtesy. They were shouting at passengers and yelling instructions as if we were school children at lunch cafeteria!!

All good. Over four hours flight if provided snacks like Qatar Airways would be better

Lobster starter in business class was not good, tough, served cold, and without butter. Movie selection was missing latest releases, did not offer older classic, high quality movies

Food was absolutely pathetic. I wasted so much food which I thought was inedible. I also loathe the inflight entertainment system which has very little content

My entire row did not have power for the full duration of a 14.5 hour flight. Could not charge any devices such as laptop or phones for the entirety of the long flight. The flight attendants tried to remedy the issue by resetting the power, but were not successful. The only other solution provided was to move me to another seat on the plane which was in the middle row. I had paid for a “preferred” seat that was a window seat. This was a downgrade being offered due to the power issue.

Nothing to complain. The staff and flight was good especially the seats which was better compared than the cloth ones on Qatar airways

The entertainment options on the seat back video boards were nice.

The flight I was supposed to be on was supposed to take off at 1:50 from State College. It was delayed over and over and over again until somehow I had to rebook on a flight that was supposed to have left State College at 8 am that morning but didn't end up taking off until almost 6 pm. Not only was this completely unacceptable, the "token from United" was a 15 dollar meal voucher that has to be used by today. I would personally like some miles added to my account for this inconvenience. I was in transit for 8 hours from the time I arrive at State College Aiport to when I got home. I was supposed to be home at 3 pm and I returned at 8 pm. Unacceptable. I have not been on an on Time united flight in nearly 5 years.

Crew was friendly. Seats are too narrow, particularly when a big person is in the adjacent seat, but I understand this is due to smaller planes usually flight into Lincoln. I have experienced several flight delays going out and coming into Lincoln airport, I say maybe 50% or higher of the flights I've taken out of this airport have been delayed.

newer aircraft, ability to connect my headset via blue tooth for entertainment.

Great flight. Boarded efficiently. Arrived early at CLT. There was no in flight entertainment on this aircraft. Great crew.

Due to cancellation of connecting flight (Lufthansa) I didn’t fly with United

The seat was comfortable. There was a lot of turbulence. If it weren't for that,it would have been okay.

It was a red-eye, but the flight felt surprisingly quick. The seats were very comfortable, and that made resting much easier. I also want to thank the gentleman seated next to me, who graciously moved so my mom could sit beside me. We slept almost the entire way. The cabin crew was respectful in not disturbing us, while also being courteous and professional throughout. Thank you, United.

Packed in plane small uncomfortable seats elbow to elbow nobody wants to be in that situation for the money they paid

Vegetarian selection could be better. Bread was too hard to chew.

Overall good experience but for long distances there really needs to be more room.

there really needs to be more room with each seat for such a long flight.

The plane was delayed almost three hours because boarding was unorganized then we were delayed even longer because the plane had an issue. The plane didn't look well maintained, there was also alot of tape on the exterior. I won't fly kenya air ways again after this trip.

Sadly, flights were delayed both ways with no reasons given other than " operational".

The crew was good but the entertainment was poor . All old movies and TV shows and very few of them. Needs current entertainment. Seats too firm. Food just ok. Nice though to have option with upgrade of no one sitting in middle seat

Our luggage was supposed to be checked through from Arusha to Cape Town. We didn't know that it was a self transfer in Johannisburg. Kayak should not have sold this flight combination with out a self transfer alert.

There was chaos checking because of a canceled flight the day prior. Also, we had an issue with tickets. The KQ agent went above a d beyond to help us get on board the flight Overall the 13+ hour flight is uncomfortable in coach. I may try to upgrade on return

For a long haul flight, the seats were too narrow. Paid for extra legroom but wish I could have paid for width! I was pressed against another person for the whole donation of the flight.

Delayed flight made my day very long, but other than that KQ got me to my destination in good shape.

The nice treatment and lovely pilots who accepted my son inside for a photo.So lovely of them

Was never allowed on and not refunded the full amount of the ticket plus charged a $300 processing fee.

Terrible. Lost our luggage for 4 days. Did not advise passengers there was a strike in Barcelona Airport and had zero personnel on hand at airport to advise passengers on where to go to file claims. We had to fend for ourselves. No assistance at all other than an online claims submission process that we had to find out about on our own.

Lufthansa cancelled our flight from Los Angeles to Naples Italy on March 10 for scheduled flight on March 12 Very stressful experience trying to arrange alternatives. Will never fly again with Lufthansa

Everything could have been better. What needed to be wrong with United went wrong

The staff was bit rude when I asked for an extra drink after one beer, asked for one wine glass.

Very good, i got two seats for myself, and was comfortable with the blanket i got

I hated the FRA Airport. Confusing signage, including the path to Immigration and Security It seems that the airport grew haphazardly over the years. I have been through multiple WW Hubs with much better experiences.

Economy Priority seats are extremely uncomfortable. There is no way to escape the boxed in feeling, particularely because the distance between to rows are too short, the hard edge of the front row is keeping legs confined. There is no elevated place to put your feet. I am of average, European size.

Terrible. Both flights were significantly delayed, no luggage, made me check my small bag when many, many others had much larger carry-ons, not even a bottle of water . . . I will not fly Discover Airlines again.

I was deceived on the Kayak site expecting a ticket, but instead finding a "standby" reservation. When I tried to change the ticket, I paid almost twice the price of the original ticket. Then, the airline refused to give me the reserved seat I had chosen and paid for. I think I deserve a refund for this leg of my trip because I was doubly charged and did not receive what I had paid for. I put in a complaint with Lufthansa because the ticket was sold originally sold as a flight they listed. Someone here needs to take responsibility.

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