The Lower Eastern government has assured Lower Eastern residents that Thwake Multi-purpose Dam will be completed as scheduled, despite delays caused by payment processing. The project, now at 86% completion, is on track and will be paid in the next week. The government has also encouraged local leaders to supplement government efforts in ensuring the dam’s completion on time, despite potential negative impacts from divisive politics.
Public in Garissa County, particularly along the River Tana, has been urged to move to higher ground and follow flood alerts due to expected El Nino rains. County Commissioner Solomon Chesut emphasized the government’s commitment to preventing loss of lives, property destruction, and water-borne diseases. The government has mobilized resources and logistics to respond efficiently in an emergency.
Nandi Governor Stephen Sang has criticized unutilized projects proposed by his departments, stating that they are fully funded but remain unused. Sang has directed departments to investigate if these projects will benefit locals before funding. He has highlighted market stalls and bodaboda shades in some areas as fully completed but unutilized.
The Beyond Zero Initiative is providing free menstrual hygiene kits to 2004 West Pokot County girls. The kits, which include sanitary towels, soap, and petroleum jelly, will be distributed to ten primary schools in Pokot North Sub County. The initiative aims to encourage girls to attend school and improve their sanitation and healthcare, ultimately boosting their attendance.
Residents of the Nyanza region are urged to welcome President Dr. William Ruto on a four-day development tour. The President will tour four Luo Nyanza counties, including Kisumu, Homa Bay, Migori, and Siaya, where he will commission development projects. The Kabonyo Kanyagwal fish project in Kisumu, a Sh. 3 billion project, aims to revive blue economy activities in Lake Victoria. Ruto will also commission Koru-College Road, Lake Basin Mall, MV Uhuru II, and Kisumu Last Mile water projects. In Homa Bay, Ruto will commission Mfangano Ring Road, Sindo-Magunga Road, Homa Bay Pier, and Oyugis Water Project. Ruto will also commission a last-mile water project in Kuria East, launch affordable housing projects, and meet sugarcane farmers. He will also attend a Thanksgiving ceremony for Gem Member of Parliament Elisha Odhiambo in Siaya County.
Similar Posts by The Mt Kenya Times:
- Mt Kenya Times ePAPER June 13-14, 2026
- Agĩkũyũ elders and scholars to convene in historic first national cultural gathering
- Residents prioritize water, roads and health during public participation on KSh7.66B budget
- Kiambu citizen seeks full rollout of grassroots administrative structures through petition
- Ombudsman intervention forces Kimathi University to pay former lecturer millions in salary arrears
About the Author
