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Regulating short-stay homes may violate human rights, fuel other crimes

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Short-stay home hosts are required to register, get licences, and do quality assurance audits by the TRA. [iStockphoto]

As a father of three daughters, an upholder of the law, and a concerned citizen, I'm really disturbed by the recent killings in short-stay accommodations.

The deaths of Starlet Wahu, Rita Waeni and Joan Mbula Nzomo are most saddening. I commend the government for acting swiftly by making laws to regulate short-stay homes.

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