Thwake dam in Makueni County construction protest

Residents living around the Thwake Dam construction site in Makueni County are demanding accountability for properties they say were damaged by blasting activities in 2023 and 2024. The residents claim the compensation offered does not reflect the extent of their losses, with some saying their homes and businesses remain in ruins. On Friday, they staged protests, marching to the project site to demand fair compensation and transparency in the process