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Kenya’s Deputy President William Ruto criticised over Sh7 billion irrigation project

By Olivia Odhiambo | 6yrs ago

DP William Ruto and farmers during the launch of the 10,000-acre Lower Nzoia Irrigation Project (PHOTO: Courtesy)

Ugunja MP James Opiyo Wandayi has criticised Deputy President William Ruto for commissioning Lower Nzoia Irrigation project without consulting Siaya County MPs.

The project cuts across, Ugenya, Ugunja and Alego Usonga sub-counties in Siaya County and Budalangi in Busia county.

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