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Kakamega farmers turn cane land into sand mines

Sand harvesting at Nabunulu village in Matungu, Kakamega County. [Benjamin Sakwa, Standard]

The booming construction industry has pushed the demand for sand to record levels, putting pressure on agricultural land.

Uncontrolled harvesting in riverbeds has depleted sand deposits and miners are now invading farms.

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