Kitui villager killed in attack linked to illegal sand mining

Man who opposed unregulated sand mining hacked to death by youths linked to sand barons...

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A 70-year-old villager in Kitui County was hacked to death by a group of youth allegedly linked to illegal sand mining operations. The incident occurred as a group of villagers were protesting the destructive practices along River Mwania.

The deceased, Joseph Mwendwa, was reportedly part of protests against unregulated sand harvesting.
Suspects are believed to be part of a feared youth gang associated with sand barons exploiting the lucrative sand trade.
The killing highlights a rise in illegal sand harvesting and has intensified scrutiny on the Kitui County Governor Julius Malombe's administration and its enforcement of sand utilization laws.

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