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Quarry closed as locals protest use of explosives

Benjamin Kathito accesses damages in his pit latrine caused by tremors from a nearby stone quarry. [Julius Chepkwony/Standard]

A dangerous quarry in Bahati area has been closed.

Kagoto quarry, owned by Karsan Ramji and Sons Limited, was closed after residents took to the streets to protest the use of explosives in its operations.

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