| Updated Sat, February 11th 2017 at 14:14 GMT +3President Uhuru Kenyatta addressing residents of Total area in Nakuru County on February 11, 2017.PHOTO: KIPSANG JOSEPHPresident Uhuru Kenyatta has defended the Sh38 billion Itare dam project that has caused a political storm In the South and Central Rift region. The Head of State took swipe at Cord leader Raila Odinga telling him to stop politicizing projects initiated by his government. The ongoing water project has sparked controversy among leaders in Bomet, Kericho, Nakuru and Narok residents. On Saturday President Uhuru dismissed the claims by those opposing the project saying international donors wouldn't have funded it if there were negative impacts. The president added: “how can someone claim a project like Itare dam was only meant to benefit the Kikuyus?"

Source: Standard Digital February 11, 2017 11:15 UTC