Details have emerged showing that the Sh82 billion Thwake Dam may turn out as a white elephant over water quality concerns. But the auditor is concerned that several studies have concluded that Nairobi River water is unfit for human consumption, and hence not even suitable for growing crops. Regional leaders have been pushing for completion of the Thwake Multipurpose Dam whose works are at 46 per cent. It would be the main source of water for Kitui, Makueni and Machakos counties and the main supply to the upcoming Konza city. The ESIA states that the Thwake dam location will be faced with residual faecal and organic matter from pit latrine, graveyards and waste holding sites from the displaced homesteads and social locations.

Source: The Star June 28, 2021 20:01 UTC