Delayed rehabilitation of weak dykes worries localsDykes that were constructed along River Nzoia in Budalang'i to control flow of water following perennial flooding. This is causing jitters in the flood-prone constituency.The dykes that were constructed to prevent overflow from River Nzoia have been weakened by water and human activity. Despite the contractor being on the site for more than one year, the multi-billion water project has not taken off. Fredrick Opiyo from Bunyala North told The Standard dykes that prevented water from overflowing to their homes were too weak to hold water. Water and Irrigation Principal Secretary Joseph Irungu said the contract amount for the dykes project was Sh1.4 billion

Source: Standard Digital March 17, 2019 21:56 UTC