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Fears Marsabit dam project could become a white elephant

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Marsabit Senator Mohamed Chute. [File, Standard]

In the 2023-24 financial year, the Treasury allocated Sh50 million towards revival of Badasa dam in Marsabit County, a project that stalled nearly a decade ago after Sh2 billion payments to a construction firm associated with Marsabit Senator Mohamed Chute.

Former Treasury Cabinet Secretary Prof Njuguna Ndung'u had in his budget speech pledged a total Sh50 billion for revival of 25 dams which collapsed years ago, giving hope to millions of thirsty Kenyans.

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