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Most Kenyans opposed to cemeteries to release land for agriculture

NAIROBI, KENYA: A new study shows majority of Kenyans are strongly opposed to key proposals that may help free up more land for agricultural production; like living in storeyed houses or burying their dead in public cemeteries.

The study released Thursday in Nairobi revealed that majority of Kenyans sampled in 26 counties are not ready to bury their family members in public cemeteries despite the strong pressure on agricultural land due to high population.

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