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Sand dealers, Machakos county government lock horns over harvesting ban

A conflict is looming between the Machakos County government, sand dealers and transporters after the county assembly passed a by-law that bans the harvesting of sand in the county.

The passing of the Motion, which was tabled before the assembly last week by Ndalani MCA Stephen Muthuka and which received overwhelming support from a majority of MCAs, has been roundly criticised by key stakeholders.

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