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Fate of mega dams uncertain amid drought of funds

Expansive multi-purpose dams spread across the country but whose works have stalled are part of the big projects gobbling up government revenues and plunging the country into debt.

From Marsabit, Wajir, Makueni, Machakos, Kitui, Laikipia, Nyeri, Kirinyaga to Kiambu, the government has commissioned mega dams to alleviate water shortages.

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