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Protest over the closure of Kandundu quarry mines

A stone cutter imported from Italy at Kandundu quarry mine in Murang'a where the youth earn thousands of shillings daily for being part of the construction value chain. [Boniface Gikandi, Standard]

The closure of quarry mines in the Kandundu area, Murang'a town has sparked protests with the youth complaining they have lost their livelihoods.

The mines were closed following claims by the authorities that the operators failed to apply for the licenses, as the operators blamed the move on a witch-hunt.

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