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December 7, 2025
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Police And Authorities Allegedly Vandalize Water Project Serving 30,000 Households

Police And Authorities Allegedly Vandalize Water Project Serving 30,000 Households

Government officials reportedly vandalized the water meters, damaged the main outlet, and redirected the water back into the river, effectively shutting down the supply to thousands of families who rely on the system for daily use...

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Police and officials from the Water Resources Authority (WRA) allegedly vandalized the Kamiruri water intake, cutting off supply to over 30,000 households across Laikipia, Nyeri, and Nyandarua counties. This action, reportedly conducted without notice or consultation on an unspecified date, involved damaging meters and redirecting water, despite a November 2025 High Court judgment affirming community ownership of the Mutitu Water Project.

  • Affected households: Over 30,000 in multiple counties.
  • Key person: Joseph Kagiri, Chairman of Kieni Constituency Water Community Projects.
  • Notable detail: The vandalism is described as "economic sabotage" and occurred despite a High Court judgment confirming community ownership of the water infrastructure.

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