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Murang'a suppliers hold 'street protests' to demand money

Murang'a Governor Irungu Kang'ata. [File, Sandard]

A month ago, Frasia Wambui Mwangi had to stage a protest at the Murang'a county government offices demanding her dues. The blind trader remained outside the county government headquarters for hours, whistling before her cry attracted senior officials.

Wambui said her efforts to be paid Sh340,000 for the supply of two laptops she had made to the county through a World Bank-funded project were being delayed by the treasury department.

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