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Governor Cleophas Lagat attends launch of 'ghost water project'

A water reservoir in Chemundu Ward, Nandi County, that residents claim was repainted by a contractor whom the county government had awarded a Sh4.5 million tender to construct a new facility. [PHOTO: RAEL JELIMO]

It was supposed to be a day of great joy for residents of Kapkobis and neighbouring villages. Governor Cleophas Lagat was expected to visit the village to launch Chemundu Water Project and herald a new era for the village.

But when the governor arrived at Kapkobis last weekend, he saw no joy in the eyes of the villagers. There was only anger.

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