Sh7b water project stalls as land owners await payDeputy President William Ruto with Martha Wagwanda, Governor Sospeter Ojamong (Busia), Raphael Wanjala (MP Budalangi) and other leaders during the launch of Lower Nzoia Irrigation Project, Budalangi, Busia County. Mr Manyonge urged NLC to compensate the land owners quickly to help achieve implementation targets. Busia county Chief Officer for Water and Irrigation Moses Weunda said completion of the project would depend on how quickly NLC compensates the land owners. SEE ALSO :There’s need to rethink land usage in KenyaThe irrigation project was launched in June last year by Deputy President William Ruto. At the time, Mr Chelugui said the ministry had deposited Sh450 million with NLC to be used to compensate land owners.

Source: Standard Digital March 09, 2020 06:22 UTC