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Voi River is on its deathbed, environment experts warn

Dry stream bed of the Voi River. PHOTO: COURTESY

Environment experts have warned that Voi River - the only source of water for Voi town and its environs in Taita Taveta - is flowing towards extinction.

The river has all but disappeared due to massive sand harvesting and brick-making.

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