Raila Odinga urges Murang’a leaders to face truth on water project

The Northern Collector Tunnel phase 1 project site at Makomboki Village in Kigumo,Muranga County on April 14, 2016.The 11.8KM long tunnel will convey an additional water drawn from Maragua,Gikigia and Irati rivers to Ndakaini Dam in Thika. The objective of this project is to increase water supply in Nairobi County, is funded by the Government of Kenya and the World Bank.PHOTO:KIBATA KIHU/STANDARD

Raila fired back, accusing the governor of avoiding the substantive issues and instead concentrating on personal attacks on him.

"Governor Iria should stop being a coward and stand up for the survival of his people. Their livelihoods are in total danger. This is what must be his only priority, not pandering to selfish political and commercial interests," Raila said.