A 55-year-old man from Mutwangombe Village in Waita Ward tragically lost his life after being crushed by a reversing tipper lorry during a night-time sand loading operation at Kamunyu River in Mwingi Central.
The fatal incident, which occurred under the cover of darkness, has sparked renewed public outrage over illegal sand harvesting in Kitui County. This comes despite the enforcement of a new regulatory law aimed at curbing the destructive practice.
Residents are now calling on county authorities and law enforcement to intensify crackdowns on illegal sand traders and ensure safer, regulated operations in the regions
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