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A firm owned by Nigerian tycoon Aliko Dangote has abruptly stopped prospecting for limestone in Kanziku area, Kitui County. The move by Dangote Quarries Ltd has dampened the mood of the locals who fear the multinational might have halted plans to put up a multi-billion shilling cement plant.
Locals expected to reap big from the cement factory. “Akili Minerals Services Ltd, the firm contracted by Dangote Quarries to carry out the exploration pulled out from the area and withdrew their equipment three weeks ago,” said one resident.
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