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Harambee rule led to poverty, Truth team told

FILE | NATION
Women who lost their husbands during the infamous Wagalla Massacre last week held a session in camera with the Truth, Justice and Reconciliation Commission. Women have told the Truth team they also bore the brunt of atrocities in the region.

What you need to know:

  • Mandera residents say forced donations contributed to their economic marginalisation

The spirit of harambee was misused during President Moi’s regime resulting in high poverty levels and injustices against Mandera residents, the Truth Commission heard on Monday.

Residents told of how their livestock was confiscated by members of the Provincial Administration and ferried to Nairobi, leading to their economic marginalisation.