Poor planning blamed for many diseases in Murang'a County

Part of Kenol market where public health officials have ordered closure of eateries as a strategy to avert spread of cholera from the neighbouring Kabati market. PHOTO: BONIFACE GIKANDI

MURANG'A COUNTY: Lack of planning has been blamed for the poor sanitation and contaminated water at the busy Kenol market.

Residents have expressed fear of contracting water-borne diseases after the cholera outbreak at the nearby Kabati market that has claimed two people with scores under medication.