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March 24, 2026
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Itare dam to cost taxpayers Sh1 billion more

Itare dam to cost taxpayers Sh1 billion more

Initially, the dam in Kuresoi was to cost the taxpayers Sh35 billion...

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The construction of the Itare dam in Nakuru County is set to cost taxpayers over Sh1 billion more than initially projected. This increase is on top of the original Sh35 billion budget.

  • The project's cost is now estimated to reach approximately Sh40 billion.
  • The Central Rift Water Works Development Agency (CRWWDA) is the implementing body.
  • Additional costs are attributed to family compensation, changing exchange rates, cost of living, and expanded water supply areas.

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