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MP Kosgey warns land, fertiliser cartels 'eating the nation's soul'

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Nominated MP Jackson Kosgei at PrideInn Paradise Beach resort in Mombasa. [Omondi Onyango, Standard]

Nominated MP Jackson Kosgey has painted a grim picture of the country, saying the fertiliser scandal, increased cases of road accidents and cartels purporting to be agents of State officers were eating at the soul of the nation.

Kosgey, who is the bishop of Worldwide Church, was speaking at Pride Inn Paradise Beach Resort in Mombasa. The bishop said there was a "systematic breakdown of the rule of law that has emboldened vicious cartels operating between the Ministry of Lands, Attorney General's office, and Registrar of Companies."

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