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Aspirants pledge to end squatter issue, hunger problem in Kilifi

Malindi MP Aisha Jumwa. [David Gichuru, Standard]

Kilifi is a county of stark contradictions. It is home to pristine beaches, a diverse and rich culture but has for years also been a reference point to drought and chronic poverty in Kenya.

It is home to British and Italian investors but also the place with highest number of squatters in the country. Kilifi has the largest part of the Indian Ocean but is experiencing acute water shortage.

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