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Investors attacked as they tour Sh35 billion project in Elgeyo Marakwet

Elgeyo Marakwet County Governor Alex Tolgos (centre) addresses the press. [PHOTOS/PETER OCHIENG/STANDARD].

A team of foreign investors yesterday cut short its visit to Marakwet West sub-county after they were attacked by local residents.

The team was on a reconnaissance tour of Kipsaiya, the area proposed for the construction of a Sh35 billion multipurpose dam, when they were pelted with stones.

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