Governors opposed to Sh62b Thwake Dam over pollution

Makueni Governor Prof Kivutha Kibwana (left) addressess journalists in Wote town as his Machakos counterpart Dr Alfred Mutua looks on. [Stephen Nzioka, Standard]

Concerns have been raised over excessive pollution of River Athi, which is expected to pour the bulk of water in the proposed Sh62 billion Thwake Dam.

Stakeholders from Machakos, Makueni and Kitui, which the mega facility is expected to serve, want the Government to address environmental concerns arising from pollution of the river.