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From grass-thatched to iron sheets: West Pokot housing revolution

By Irissheel Shanzu | 6d ago

West Pokot governor Simon Kachapin when he appeared before the County Public Accounts Committee (CPAIC) at Parliament buildings,Nairobi. September 11th,2023. [Elvis Ogina,Standard]

A housing revolution is taking place in the hills and valleys of West Pokot County.

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