President Kenyatta has officially commissioned the Sh24 billion Karimenu II Dam in Gatundu North, Kiambu County which has been under construction since 2019.
The 59-meter high dam occupying 600 acres of land is expected to supply 70 million liters of water daily to close to 1 million residents of Gatundu, Juja, Ruiru and parts of Nairobi City.
The Karimenu II Dam, which was jointly funded by the Government of Kenya and the China Exim Bank, was implemented through a joint venture between International Holding Corporation and the Shanghai Municipal Engineering Design Institute.
The 26,540,000 cubic meter dam project involves the laying of more than 60km of water pipes and the construction of 23,500 cubic meters and 3,000 cubic meters reinforced concrete tanks in Ruiru and Juja respectively.
Speaking during the commissioning of the project, President Kenyatta announced plans by the government to expand the Karimenu II Dam so as to benefit many more residents of Kiambu County.
The president, who is on a working tour of Kiambu County, further indicated that the government is in the process of settling all pending compensation claims for land owners who ceded their land for the project noting that the funds had been factored into this year’s budget.
At the same time, Kenyatta urged Gatundu North residents to vote for the Azimio La Umoja-One Kenya Coalition presidential candidate Raila Odinga and running mate Martha Karua, saying the two are best placed to steer the country forward.
Earlier on, Kenyatta presided over the issuance of 14,000 title deeds to area residents at Kamangu Primary School grounds in Kikuyu.
On this day let us remember…
On this day let us remember Arror and Kimwarer people who should be enjoying the same resource. Instead a certain known thief from Surgoi took the money and went campaigning. The sweat of the common man can not and will not be in vain. That powerful seat you very much wanted has eluded you. You will never be president.
hahaha last minute shyt…
hahaha last minute shyt!finally realizing he has not done a damn thing for his people huh? smh.
Some Kikuyus and Luhyas …
Some Kikuyus and Luhyas (that have Forgotten how Tribal and Land clashes Drove their People from RIFT Valley and Kiambaa church) will Vote for Ruto. CRAZY! Smh?
“Kenyatta Family Company…
“Kenyatta Family Company Bagged KSh 2.6b Contract to Construct Police Houses after Ruto Was Sidelined”
Not trying to bash Kenyatta’s family, but SERIOUSLY, how much will Kenyatta family and GOONS milk this one?
What kind of a deal has he cut with RAILA and Karua?
All we know is RUTO has made it clear that his government will not go after any corrupt officials.
WAKENYA JAMENI, TULI KOSEA WAPI AMA TULIKOSEA WAPI?
@Kora kanini, I believe…
@Kora kanini, I believe Raila said that if he became president he would make SGR,and other grand Chinese projects public.Of cause this could just be talk to garner political point.However, such an act would actually expose any corrupt intentions before the public loses its tax revenue.
Perfect timing the project…
Perfect timing the project started 2019 now complete…atleast hata kama walikula the Dump Damp is up and running..Kimwarerr..etc was swallowed live live and we were told only 30b or 30m was lost
Kenyans wish that WSR had…
Kenyans wish that WSR had the integrity not to steal the Kimwerer/Arror dams shs 21 billion. The two dams would have meant a lot to the citizens who would have benefited from them. Perhaps Uhuru would have been commissioning them today had it not been for wsr’s corruption machinery and the appetite to steal.
This dam was mainly build so…
This dam was mainly build so it can b taking water in their new city so wr not fools.Tell us who stole kemsa billions n Pandora monies?This Kenyatta family r thugs.