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Originally published by Kenyanstop
June 20, 2026
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State Unveils New Plan to Construct a Mega Dam Inside a National Park

Attention now shifts as to whether the government can convince conservationists that a project expected to create a 38-square-kilometre reservoir inside the park can coexist within the wildlife conservation landscape...
✨ Key Highlights
The National Environment Management Authority (NEMA) is seeking public input on a proposal to construct the Athi Dam inside Tsavo East National Park. The project, spearheaded by the National Irrigation Authority, is expected to create a large reservoir for irrigation purposes.
- The proposed dam will have a storage capacity of 306.4 million cubic metres.
- Key organizations involved are the National Environment Management Authority (NEMA) and the National Irrigation Authority.
- Environmental concerns include habitat loss and alterations to water flow, with proposed mitigation measures like wildlife overpasses.
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