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Agony of families that lost their property to landslides

John Kahia inside what remained of his four bed roomed house after cracks emerged following geological activity in Gatugu village in Kangema within Muranga County. [Mose Sammy/Standard]

John Kihia had hoped to live comfortably after retirement. 

The former salesman moved back to his rural home in Kiangotho, Kangema, in Murang'a and built his retirement house.

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