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Government bans irrigation as residents fight over scarce water

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Embu Governor Cecily Mbarire (centre) addresses angry residents of Macang'a village in Mbeere South demanding a resolution to the long-standing water crisis in the area. [Murithi Mugo, Standard]

The Government has banned irrigation along rivers in two counties following fights between residents.

In Embu County, angry residents of Macang'a village in Mbeere South blocked Governor Cecily Mbarire's motorcade, demanding a resolution to the long-standing water crisis in the area.

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