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Life grinds to a halt as residents grapple with the aftermath of Solai dam tragedy

Shops stayed closed at Solai trading centre yesterday. Normalcy is yet to return four days after the Patel Dam tragedy that killed 45 people, injured scores and destroyed property. [Kipsang Joseph,Standard]

Operations at Energy and Nyakinywa villages that were affected when a dam burst in Solai, Nakuru County, are yet to return to normal.

The two centres that were once lively with thriving businesses are now deserted, and only debris of what used to be houses can be spotted scattered.

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