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33 years without road, West Pokot residents raise funds for construction

A vehicle navigates through a damaged road section along Sigor-Lomut road in West Pokot County. [Kevin Tunoi, Standard]]

Residents of Solion in West Pokot have raised funds to construct a 10-kilometre road to enable them access schools, hospitals and markets. Every Saturday, locals join hands to construct Tamkal-Solion road, and they have so far managed to cover seven kilometres out of 10kms.

The women make their contribution by cooking for the men who are involved in the road construction. They also supply water used in the construction and for the men to quench their thirst as they give a hand.

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