Attempts by 10 MCAs to stop the advertisement of a tender for construction of a dam in Eres Teno in Wajir county have failed after a judge declined to issue temporary orders. However, High Court judge John Mativo allowed the MCAs to challenge the tender. The MCAs in their suit papers claim the government’s decision to construct the dam was not subjected to public participation. They say Gurar is easily accessible to the majority of county residents as opposed to Eres Teno. According to the MCAs, the lack of consultation with members of the public was already causing tension among the residents.

Source: The Star June 15, 2020 18:56 UTC