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Three killed as gangs clash at disputed East Africa Portland Cement land

One of the houses destroyed during skirmishes at a diputed land in Athi River, Machakos County.  (Photo: John Muia/Standard)

Three people were killed and several others injured as two gangs clashed over a disputed piece of land belonging to East Africa Portland Cement Company.

The 13,000-acre piece of land in Athi River has been at the centre of a long-running dispute, with fears that powerful individuals want to grab it despite several court orders.

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