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Killer Solai dam victims wait for aid to rebuild lives

A fault line cutting across a section of road connecting Nyandarua and Arutani villages in Solai, Nakuru County. The phenomenon occurred after the Patel Dam tragedy two weeks ago.[Kipsang Joseph, Standard]

An eerie silence engulfs Endao village in Solai sub-county as locals try to rebuild their lives after the Patel Dam tragedy that caused massive destruction and killed more than 40 people.

Laban Yegon, just like his neighbours, is pondering his next move as he tries to recollect his thoughts. Like many of the 223 families, he is still waiting for the Government’s compensation after he missed out on the humanitarian aid from the Kenya Red Cross Society.

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