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Villagers accuse quarry company of putting their health in danger

By Kevine Omollo | Nov. 30, 2015
Gogni quarry plant in Sirima village, Awasi Kisumu county which is believed to be causing health risks the residents. Locals have cried foul over the damages caused during blasting. PIC BY COLLINS ODUOR

In the heart of Sirima Village in Awasi, Nyando sub-county, lives a frustrated community.

A 50-year-old ballast quarry owned by Gogni Rajope Construction Company has become a source of conflict in the area.

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