Caption for the landscape image: Revealed: The ruthless quarry gangs of Mavoko Saturday, September 14, 2024 Scroll down to read the article Trucks loaded with machine-cut quarry stones from Ngelani Phase Five in Mavoko, Machakos County. Photo credit: Stanley Ngotho | Nation By Stanley Ngotho Contributor Nation Media Group Article Related Several lorries loaded with stones from a quarry in Ngelani, Machakos County, are manoeuvring the deplorable Syokimau road at 9am. Minutes later, a convoy of other trucks leaves a trail of dust rushing to deliver the load to various destinations. Kajiado residents oppose bill to control multi-million shilling river sand trade River sand harvesting is one of the most lucrative businesses in the vast semi-arid county. PREMIUM The mining revolution and why Kenya is sitting on a goldmine It is estimated that pending orders for Airbus and Boeing will increase demand. . Recommended for you PREMIUM Cash-strapped TUK given 30 days to pay Sh6.4bn pension debt PREMIUM Why 7,000 land disputes remain stuck at NLC PREMIUM Cops gone rogue: Inside a trail of jailbreaks PREMIUM Sh500m fines, parental consent: New tough social media rules for children, providers Login to join the discussion Please enable JavaScript to view the comments powered by Disqus. In the headlines Elections News Counties Business Opinion Sports Life & Style Health Podcasts Photos Newsletters Puzzles PREMIUM Why MPs want a say in village elders’ selection MPs' push exposes battle for control of 106,000-strong grassroots army ahead of 2027 elections. PREMIUM What next for Matiang’i as Ongwae’s new party raises stakes in Gusii Ongwae says his party believes in neither the “one-term” nor the “two-term” narrative. PREMIUM Over 40 and still jobless: The plight of teachers locked out of TSC jobs Some have fallen into depression, while others turn to manual jobs to survive.
Kajiado residents oppose bill to control multi-million shilling river sand trade River sand harvesting is one of the most lucrative businesses in the vast semi-arid county.
PREMIUM The mining revolution and why Kenya is sitting on a goldmine It is estimated that pending orders for Airbus and Boeing will increase demand.
PREMIUM Why MPs want a say in village elders’ selection MPs' push exposes battle for control of 106,000-strong grassroots army ahead of 2027 elections.
PREMIUM What next for Matiang’i as Ongwae’s new party raises stakes in Gusii Ongwae says his party believes in neither the “one-term” nor the “two-term” narrative.
PREMIUM Over 40 and still jobless: The plight of teachers locked out of TSC jobs Some have fallen into depression, while others turn to manual jobs to survive.
