Plans to build a hydropower dam are at an advanced stage

Energy and Petroleum Cabinet Secretary Charles Keter (Center) during a tour at Sondu Miriu hydroelectric power station on February 15th 2017 to inspect the dams water levels in light of the current drought situation being experienced in most parts of the country. (Collins Oduor, Standard)

Plans to build a hydropower dam on the Sondu Miriu river at a cost of Sh86 billion are at an advanced stage, Energy Cabinet Secretary Charles Keter has said.

The reservoir with a capacity of 445 million cubic metres will be constructed near Magwagwa town in Nyamira County.