What experts think about the Dandora dump site

www.ntv.co.ke The Dandora dump site has been described by many as the dump site of death, acknowledging the many deaths that are associated with it. But there are indications that it may only be a matter of time before residents of Dandora can breath again. The dump site is set to move. Nairobi Major Geoffrey Majiwa says the dump site will be relocated but this may not be very good news for some whose livelihoods are entirely dependent on the dump site.
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Kidnapped boy rescued in Dandora

There are fears that the Mungiki could be spreading their tentacles into the new wave of kidnappings in the country. Police are holding a Mungiki co-ordinator in relation with the kidnapping of a teenage boy on Tuesday. Eugene Nelson Ochieng was rescued last night in an operation in Dandora.
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Dandora gruesome murder

This latest incident in Dandora brings to four, the number of people murdered in cold blood for the last two weeks. This happened after Buru Buru OCPD Kipkemoi Rop promised residents who were protesting increased insecurity in the area that he would take action.
Reclaiming Dandora area

A group of elders and several non-governmental organizations are calling on the two principals, President Mwai Kibaki and Prime Minister Raila Odinga to urgently address the issue and even facilitate the closing of the dumpsite before more people living around the area succumb to diseases and even death emanating from the dumpsite. Due to lack of space, people are obliged to burn the waste. As a result toxic waste continuously contaminate the air posing as a health hazard to the neighboring population.
Two Police Officers Murdered in Dandora

Instead of being the hunters, law enforcers have become the hunted men and women. Police officers are casting eyes over their shoulders with dangerously armed criminals reportedly in their pursuit. Much as President Mwai Kibaki declared emphatically that his government would not allow criminals to run amok in the country, only this morning suspected thugs killed 2 police officers in cold blood while another one sustained serious bullet wounds in 2 separate incidents in Nairobi.
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'Father Defiles 13 Year Old Daughter'

Drama unfolded at the Nairobi area traffic police headquarters after a man accused of sexually assaulting his 13 - year - old daughter attempted to escape, only to be intercepted by his wife, who brought him back to the police station. The man who lives in Dandora with his family was being held at the Dandora police station but was later brought to the Nairobi area traffic headquarters to undergo a medical examination, where he unsuccessfully tried to escape. Judy Kosgey has that story.
Street Play [Telugu] - Veedhi veedhina Dandora- Loksatta

Hi frens! Im a strong supporter of LOKSATTA and Dr.JayaPrakash Narayan.This is my contribution to LOKSATTA Party.Intention is to ask ppl ,who sell vote for money/ liquor /caste feeling/useless promises of traditional political parties,not to do that.Idea is "Y Cant we use Dandora (telgu word) to introduce or remind people about Loksatta". Since party has less money and time to reach people before 2009 APR elections,I think this would definitely help.Simple and Effective. visit www.loksatta.org for more details. I have used details from this website. ---Trivikram Gajulapalli..trivi143@gmail.com
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Chatimpu/ Dandora

This is a custom u can find in most Indian villages to announce something important. This is called 'Dandora' or 'chatimpu'. A person will play the drum announcing or advertising the matter. This is recorded in our village, tatakuntla when I went home.







