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Mt Kenya leaders' anger as Sh1.3bn for key water projects reallocated

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When Interior CS Kithure Kindiki then Senate Deputy Speaker and Maara MP Kareke Mbiuki participated in construction of a water intake of Thigaa water irrigation project. [File, Standard]

An allocated Sh1.3 billion intended for Mt. Kenya water projects was reportedly diverted to other regions, upsetting local leaders.

They allege that the National Treasury redirected the funds to secure political support in other areas.

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