The Sh25.5 billion Mwache Dam in Kinango Sub-county, Kwale County, is now 83 per cent complete and could be ready ahead of schedule this year. However, concerns have emerged over possible delays due to inadequate funding for the construction of a water treatment plant and distribution pipelines.
The National Assembly Committee on Water, Irrigation and Blue Economy raised the alarm during an inspection visit, noting that delayed payments to contractor Sinohydro Corporation Limited had already slowed construction works. The contractor is reportedly owed Sh1.9 billion in unpaid certificates.
