Court wipes tears of Owino Uhuru, but will they get the money?
They lost their loved ones, got life-threatening conditions and survived intimidation and threats while seeking justice. But finally, their patience paid off when they were awarded Sh1.3 billion.
For residents of Owino-Uhuru slum, the award will not bring back their loved ones, but it will at least ease the pain of their deaths.
On July 16, a Mombasa court awarded the slum dwellers the compensation after years of push-and-pull over lead poisoning by a company in the slum.
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For residents of Owino-Uhuru slum, the award will not bring back their loved ones, but it will at least ease the pain of their deaths.
On July 16, a Mombasa court awarded the slum dwellers the compensation after years of push-and-pull over lead poisoning by a company in the slum.
The Metal refinery E