Government to rehabilitate dams in Trans Nzoia to curb floods

Some of the victims displaced by floods after river Sabwani in Trans Nzoia's Kwanza sub county burst its banks, receive donations donated by the county government. [File, Standard]

The government would rehabilitate key damaged dams in Trans Nzoia County to stop recurring flooding that has displaced thousands of families over the years.

In the plan, Marinda and Aseka dams are the priority, with authorities warning against encroachment in the catchment areas.