They spoke a few days after governor Mwangi wa Iria accused local MPs of cowering from commenting on the issue because they did not want to take a stand. “We want to hear them speaking in Parliament and in the Senate addressing any issues concerning the project instead of hiding,” Wa Iria said. Read: Murang'a residents want area MPs to break silence on 'secret' water projectBoth legislators who were speaking separately said it would be wrong, however, for the government to ignore concerns raised against the project. Also read: Raila using water project to gain political points, Wairia says, defends JubileeHe said he was in talks with the Water Cabinet Secretary to have the government supply water pipes worth Sh1 billion to enhance distribution of water in the county. Read: Murang'a tunnel safe, says Athi water board

Source: The Star October 16, 2016 12:45 UTC