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August 31, 2026
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Teso residents demand public participation in Ksh5.5B Kocholya-Keng’atuny Dam project

Teso residents demand public participation in Ksh5.5B Kocholya-Keng’atuny Dam project

The proposed revival of the multi-billion-shilling Kocholya/Keng’atuny Dam project has sparked fresh concerns among residents of Teso North Sub-County, who are demanding transparency and comprehensive public participation before the project proceeds...

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Residents of Teso North Sub-County are demanding transparency and public participation in the proposed revival of the Ksh5.5 billion Kocholya/Keng’atuny Dam project.

  • The project's revival has sparked concerns over land acquisition, compensation, and potential impacts on ancestral graves and cultural sites.
  • Residents, represented by Nicholas Immo Spear, are calling for investigations into land transactions and fair compensation for original owners.
  • They also emphasize the need to include downstream communities in consultations due to potential flood risks.

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