Mr Githaiga said the government had no intention to reduce the size of the dam that is expected to produce 730MW and irrigate thousands of hectares. By ALEX NJERUMore by this AuthorTharaka-Nithi Senator Kithure Kindiki has differed with Tana and Athi River Development Authority (Tarda) Chief Executive Officer Steven Githaiga over construction of Sh150 billion High Grand Falls Dam. “The government has no intention to reduce the size of the dam but to reduce its cost for economic viability,” said Mr Githaiga. The dam will also affect the neighbouring Kitui, Embu and Tana River counties. On compensation that has been a thorny issue, Mr Githaiga said those affected will either be given monetary compensation, relocated or bot

Source: Daily Nation June 04, 2018 12:45 UTC