Kenya: Let Nms Probe Artificial Water Shortages in Ruai

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Kenya: Let Nms Probe Artificial Water Shortages in Ruai

[Nation] Ruai water - The Nairobi Metropolitan Services (NMS), Tony Mutua appeals, should investigate the "artificial water shortage at Ruai caused by cartels". Affected are institutions such as Muhuri Muchiri Secondary School and PCEA Ruai Central. A borehole meant to supply free water has been turned into a vending kiosk. "It's been three years since we had water in our taps." His contact is tonnie562004@gmail.com.

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