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Originally published by The Standard BusinessApril 2, 2026
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KTDA dismiss claims of funds embezzlement in hydro power project
Appearing before the parliamentary committee on Public Petitions, KTDA Acting CEO Engineer Francis Miano stated that the Chemosit project is currently 51 per cent complete...
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The Kenya Tea Development Agency (KTDA) has refuted claims of financial irregularities in its hydro power projects during a parliamentary committee hearing.
- KTDA Acting CEO Francis Miano stated the Chemosit project is 51 percent complete, contrary to accusations of no progress.
- The allegations stemmed from a petition by Konoin MP Brighton Yegon, who claimed over 3 billion shillings was collected from farmers without project completion.
- Miano clarified only 1 billion shillings was collected and properly utilized, attributing delays to land acquisition challenges.
- Energy Principal Secretary Alex Wachira corroborated that KTDA has completed several hydro power projects contributing 50 megawatts to the national grid.
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