Controversy has risen following a Sh12billion dam project that is feared it will affect a coffee factory and schools. The dam, Rukenya dam is set to begin construction next month.
National Irrigation Board (NIB) who are in charge of the project say that those affected;Kaboyo coffee factory,Kiathi primary school and Jema Falls academy will be resettled to other places at a cost of Sh3.6 billion which is accounted in the total cost of the project.
The dam in Gichugu Division is meant to expand rice irrigation in Mwea plains. According to the manager in charge of Mwea Irrigation Scheme, Hosea Wendot, feasibility studies had been done and a contractor given the tender. The project requires 500 acres of land.
