Kisii town health concerns as raw sewage flows into river

The raw sewerage being discharged to River Riana from the Kisii main treatment plant at Suneka area. Due vandalizing of the sewer line, solid objects and other overflow of surface water end up into the plant tampering with the treatment process. The raw effluent is posing danger to the surrounding community. (Photos Eric Abuga/Standard)

Raw sewage is flowing into River Riana, Kisii's largest river. The sewage, according to residents of Suneka, is emanating from the Suneka treatment plant and started flowing into the river following heavy rains.

Kisii town has been blamed for poor sewerage treatment and management systems and communities around Suneka have been calling for an overhaul of the treatment plant.