×
App Icon
The Standard e-Paper
Join Thousands Daily
★★★★ - on Play Store
Download App

Uhuru orders cancellation of Scandal-hit Kimwarer dam

President Uhuru Kenyatta tat State House, Nairobi receiving a report on Kimwarer and Arror Dam Projects from the Technical Committee Chair Principal Secretary for Infrastructure Prof Paul Maringa.

Billions paid for the scandal-ridden Kimwarer dam will go down the drain after President Uhuru Kenyatta ordered the cancellation of the project in Elgeyo Marakwet County.

This is after the project was found to be technically and financially not feasible by a technical committee Uhuru appointed to review it alongside the Arror dam following corruption claims that rocked the two projects. The team found both projects were overpriced.

Premium Article

Get Full Access for Ksh299/Week.

Uncover the stories others won't tell. Subscribe now for exclusive access.
Continue Reading  →
What you get
  • Unlimited access to all premium content
  • Ad-free browsing experience
  • Mobile-optimised reading
  • Weekly newsletters & digests
Pay via
M - PESA
VISA
Airtel Money
Secure Payments Kenya's most trusted newsroom since 1902
Support Independent Journalism

Stand With Bold Journalism.
Stand With The Standard.

Journalism can't be free because the truth demands investment. At The Standard, we invest time, courage and skills to bring you accurate, factual and impactful stories. Subscribe today and stand with us in the pursuit of credible journalism.

Pay via
M - PESA
VISA
Airtel Money
Secure Payment Kenya's most trusted newsroom since 1902