PHOTO ESSAYS: Not All Kenyans Happy About New Railway
While some Kenyans are celebrating the second phase of a cross-country Chinese-built railway line, others are angry about what the railway has cost them: their land and their homes. Voice of ...
Not All Kenyans Happy About New Railway
While some Kenyans are celebrating the second phase of a cross-country Chinese-built railway line, others are angry about what the railway has cost them: their land and their homes, writes Voice of America's Mohammed Yusuf.
Mary Abuto's home is in ruins. She lost her home and more than half of her land she'd purchased in more than 20 years. She was one of the few who were compensated for the damage.
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