Demand for stones pushes graves, houses to the edge

A hanging lone grave at Nyathuna village of Bahati, Nakuru on 20/7/2017. Graves and houses have been left hanging as a result of increased quarrying activities to meet the rising demand of building stones in the rapidly expanding town of Nakuru. Photo Caroline Chebet

NAKURU: A lone grave lies precariously on the edge of an abandoned quarry in Nyathuna village in Bahati, Nakuru.

Bordering the quarry and also perching on the edge is a beautiful house next to a lush green maize plantation.