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Ongoing construction of the Standard Gauge Railway (SGR) project, section 7, currently on phase 2A, at China Communications Construction centre in Emali. [Photo by David Njaaga/Standard]
High compensation demands by families along the Standard Gauge Railway (SGR) line are threatening to stall the second phase of the project.
Reports indicate that some families are demanding up to Sh2 million for every house affected by the project between Mai Mahiu and Naivasha.
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