Agencies clash over two water projects

Establishment of two irrigation projects near a water project supplying water to two towns in Elgeyo Marakwet have sparked fears of an acute water shortage in the county. [File, Standard]

Controversy is brewing between two agencies over irrigation schemes in Elgeyo Marakwet County.

Iten-Tambach Water and Sewerage Company (ITWASCO) is protesting the decision by the National Irrigation Board (NIB) to establish two irrigation projects near Sabor Water Project, a major source of water for Iten and Tambach towns.