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Mombasa, Kenya: Residents of Owino Uhuru in Changamwe Constituency who were affected by lead poisoning caused by a smelting plant in the area have resolved to sue the national government and factory directors for compensation.
They are seeking Sh1.6 billion compensation, saying their lives and health have been ruined or affected adversely and they need money for constant medication. The 3,000 victims want to be compensated for medical complications and deaths that arose from the alleged negligence.
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