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Stop the demolitions now, Ukambani top clergy urge Ruto

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Bishop of Catholic Diocese of Machakos Bishop Norman King'oo makes his speech during a top Ukambani clergy leadership meeting on the demolition of homes in Mavoko at Machakos governor's Office on October 18, 2023. [John Muia, Standard]

Religious leaders drawn from various denominations in Ukambani have demanded an immediate suspension of the ongoing demolition of homes in Mavoko, Machakos County.

The prelates, who addressed a press conference at Governor Wavinya Ndeti's office in Machakos also urged President William Ruto to visit the scene of demolitions to assess the gravity of destruction and pain meted on the affected residents.

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