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Questions raised over fate of street families

Street children at YWCA Rehabilitation Centre yesterday. The centre denied receiving any new arrivals from the Tuesday night operation. [Edward Kiplimo, Standard]

On Tuesday, the county government announced a plan to clear street families from the central business district. Governor Mike Sonko even took to social media platforms to announce to his constituents his commitment to delivering the manifesto he presented while seeking votes.

“Operation to flush out street kids from the city's CBD to rehabilitation centre. In line with my campaign manifesto, my administration has started the rehabilitation of street families in order to secure their future,” read part of his Facebook post.

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