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Villagers accuse area chief of sinking borehole 14km away

Residents of Laula village, Mogotio, protest against the location of a borehole. They accused area chief of not involving them in deciding the borehole's location. [Kipsang Joseph, Standard]

Residents of Naula village in Oldebes location, Mogotio have protested against the sinking of a borehole 14 kilometres from their homes.

The residents took to the streets on Friday accusing the area chief of influencing the location of the borehole and denying them a chance to air their views on the most suitable spot.

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