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Solai Dam victims' families speak after Sh47 million compensation

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Joseph Njane during an interview at his home in Solai, Nakuru County. Njane is one of the Solai Dam Victims. [Kipsang Joseph, Standard]

Victims of the Solai dam, which breached its banks six years ago, resulting in the death of 48 people, have disclosed the reasons behind their decision to reach an out-of-court settlement with the farm owners who were facing manslaughter charges.

Despite the haunting memories and ongoing effects of the events that occurred on May 9, 2018, the victims cited their longstanding positive relationships with the dam owners as a key factor in opting for an out-of-court resolution.

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