Rutoo! Rutoo! The melodic chants reverberated through the streets of Nyeri town this afternoon, as a fervent group of locals voiced their frustration against the ongoing construction of the Kenol to Marua highway. Their grievances centered around the government's silence on the long-awaited compensation, four years after they selflessly relinquished portions of their land for this crucial infrastructural project.
During the 1 pm News bulletin on Wednesday, as reported by NTV, the atmosphere was charged with a sense of urgency. The locals, filled with both hope and desperation, pleaded for the intervention of the highest authority in the land, urging the head of state to address their plight directly. Despite their persistent attempts to reach out to Deputy President Hon Riggy G, their appeals had consistently fallen on deaf ears. Consequently, they sought the government's attention before the completion of the project, hoping to secure their rightful compensation.
However, their pleas encountered resistance from the unyielding anti-riot police, resulting in intense confrontations. In the video footage, a poignant sight unfolded as individuals of all ages, both young and old, braved the effects of teargas unleashed by the police.
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