Maasai demand bigger stake in Olkaria power project

Members of the Maasai community from Olkaria Naivasha hold a peaceful demonstration demanding their inclusion in the upcoming 140mw Olkaria V project. They accused some KenGen directors of sidelining members of the community in the multi-million project that affects them. PHOTO: Antony Gitonga

Residents of Olkaria, Naivasha, yesterday held a peaceful demonstration against the upcoming Olkaria V geothermal power project.

The demonstrators blocked roads leading to the project area demanding involvement in the 140mw power project.