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Concerns Over Sanitation, Graft, and Health Hazards in Kenya

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Nyakundi Report

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This archive report was first published on 30 September 2019.

As the Maasai Mara Game Reserve continues to attract tourists, tour guide Geoffrey Sendeu is calling on authorities to improve sanitation facilities in the park. He suggests that decent toilets with running water and other key amenities would be a welcome relief for visitors.

Meanwhile, in Nairobi, groups of con artists have intensified their card game scams, targeting unsuspecting pedestrians, according to Samuel Keiza. The authorities seem to be turning a blind eye to this illicit activity, which is taking place on streets such as Tom Mboya, Ronald Ngala, and Mfangano.

Busia County has been plagued by corruption, but the recent burning of the finance office is a new low, says Dave Tumbula. Governor Sospeter Odeke Ojaamong is facing graft charges and should lead efforts to investigate this incident and restore the county's image.

Residents in Ongata Rongai Township are also concerned about the health hazard posed by raw sewage flowing through the streets, says Henry Ruhiu. The pollution of the Mbagathi River and Nairobi National Park is a serious issue that requires immediate attention.

Have a healthy day, won't you!

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