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Leaders demand equitable share of Oloitokitok river

Kajiado County Governor Joseph ole Lenku, joins Maasai traditional dancers during Jamuhuri Day cerebration at Oloitokitok Town yesterday. He has threatened to disconnect water supply to neighbouring Machakos and Makueni counties. [Peterson Githaiga, Standard]

A major confrontation is looming between Kajiado and two neighbouring counties over sharing of water from Oloitokitok springs.

Kajiado Governor Joseph ole Lenku has threatened to disconnect water supply from the springs to neighbouring Machakos and Makueni counties, saying his people had been given a raw deal.

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