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MPs now threaten to end 'one-sided' space centre deal with Italy

The President of Italy Sergio Mattarella arrives at Malindi International Airport on March 15, 2023. [Nehemiah Okwembah, Standard].

Parliament wants the government to pull out of the "one-sided" agreement with Italy that led to the establishment of a space centre in Malindi, Kilifi County.

MPs said Luigi Broglio Space Centre only benefiting Italy as opposed to the initial arrangement where both countries would reap benefits.

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