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Looming danger as residents live on petrol pipes

One of the houses that has been removed by its owner before the planned demolition by Kenya Pipeline Company at Migadini, Changamwe in Mombasa. More than 400 people have built structure where the pipeline passes, exposing them to high risk. The houses are to be demolished. Feb. 27,2024. [Omondi Onyango,Standard]

Tension is high Changamwe after the government ordered residents to vacate petroleum pipeline wayleave in the area following safety concerns.

Kenya Pipeline Company (KPC) is accusing 473 families of encroaching on the wayleave exposing themselves to the danger of pipelines transporting fuel, including one with super petrol.

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