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Sh6m fence put up as Kisumu’s dumpsite project stalls

The Kachok dumpsite that has been an eyesore for over 50 years is now being fenced by the county government. The relocation project has been a source of controversy between the county government and local leaders. [PHOTO: COLLINS ODUOR/STANDARD]

The county government is now putting up a Sh6 million perimeter fence to secure the controversial Kachok garbage dumpsite.

Yesterday, Environment Executive Barack Abonyo said the county was erecting the high wall to conceal the rising mounds of garbage from the public.

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