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Demonstrations rattle Naivasha's economy, raise fears of job losses

Viwandani Police Post in Naivasha that was burnt down by protesting youths in Naivasha in a day which left two people dead after they were shot by police. [Antony Gitonga, Standard]

The flower and fisheries sectors, which employ hundreds in Naivasha, have started to feel the pinch of demonstrations, raising fears of job losses in the coming days. 

Leaders in Naivasha have blamed the violent demonstrations that have seen roads blocked and inflammatory statements as the main reasons for the current impasse.

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