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Fishermen's big catch as KPA set to release Sh1.76bn

Fishing boats along Lamu Island's seafront in Lamu County. [Maarufu Mohamed, Standard]

After a protracted court battle spanning about 10 years, thousands of fishermen evicted from their traditional fishing grounds in Lamu are waiting to reap big in compensation from a State agency.

In the next 45 days, the 4,734 fishermen from 37 Beach Management Units (BMUs) will smile to the bank as Kenya Ports Authority (KPA) finally released Sh1.76 billion.

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