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Malombe, Wavinya put in place measures to control sand harvesting

Governors Julius Malombe (Kitui) and Wavinya Ndeti (Machakos) before the Senate Lands and Environment Committee. [Elvis Ogina, Standard]

Governors Julius Malombe (Kitui) and Wavinya Ndeti (Machakos) told the Senate that they have put in place measures to manage sand harvesting in the counties to prevent environmental degradation.

Dr Malombe and Wavinya who appeared before the Senate Lands and Environment Committee on Thursday acknowledged that while sand is an essential commodity in the construction sector it should be harvested in a manner that will conserve the environment.

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