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Geologist warns of impending dry boreholes in Nairobi

A street child drinks water from wash basins installed along Tom Mboya Street in Nairobi's CBD on August 08, 2020. [Courtesy]

A geologist has warned of impending dry boreholes in Nairobi City due to the depletion of aquifers.

This is due to many boreholes that have been dug and continue to be dug deeper in the city to get groundwater.

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