The dam meant to alleviate drought will benefit 2,500 residents who have been undergoing untold suffering for decades during dry periods. The project, officially commissioned by the chairman of National Drought Management Authority, Mr Raphael Nzomo during a ceremony at Evurore ward, attracted high ranking government officials from Nairobi and the area. It has been funded by European Union, the National government, Embu County and the local community. AdvertisementHe also noted that 20,000 domestic animals belonging to the community from the area which have been dying during drought will benefit from the project. We shall now be able to grow crops for survival and water our animals when dry spell sets in," Dorothy Igoki, a resident said.

Source: Daily Nation January 16, 2020 15:22 UTC