Counties Fate of Sh35bn Kerio Valley power plant uncertain over land disputesElgeyo-Marakwet County Governor Alex Tolgos from (left), Kerio Valley Development Authority Managing Director David Kimosop, County Commissioner Fredrick Ndambuki during a press conference after a leaders' meeting to deliberate on the planned establishment of Aror power and irrigation project in the county at a cost of Sh35 billion. PHOTO | JARED NYATAYA | NMGThe planned construction of Sh35 billion Arror hydro-electric power and irrigation project in Kerio Valley remained uncertain after a crisis meeting to iron out issues around its establishment ended in disarray. The governor has often accused the KVDA of failing to involve the residents who are set to be displaced by the project. But Governor Tolgos disputed that saying he was not aware of the meetings. Drop court casesAfter the meeting, Mr Tolgos said there will be no project until the court cases were dropped.

Source: The North Africa Journal October 11, 2017 09:56 UTC