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UPDATE: Huruma station police threw teargas into a house where a 2 month old baby slept. The baby is currently admitted in hospital & needs breathing support. The parents have been denied an OB number. @IPOA_KE @IG_NPS @NPSOfficial_KE @FredMatiangi
QUESTIONS THAT THE THWAKE DAM ASSESSMENT PROCESS MUST ANSWER.
Ben Mwongela, Director of Agile Consulting, and Augustine Kasolo Makau, who represented the Ministry of Water in the assessment exercise, are both associated with political ambitions in Kitui Rural Constituency and originate from the same area, despite representing different entities in the Thwake Dam process.
This coincidence, against the backdrop of concerns surrounding Agile's procurement, independence and technical capacity, raises legitimate questions about possible conflicts of interest and the safeguards put in place.
Were potential conflicts of interest disclosed? Who initiated and approved Agile's appointment? What measures ensured the assessor's independence from the Ministry and the contractor?
No wrongdoing is presumed. However, when public money and the compensation of affected families are at stake, these questions cannot simply be brushed aside. The public deserves full disclosure and an independent investigation. @AfDB_Group @Maskani254 @thekhrc @irunguhoughton @MOWSI_KE @ThwakeWater
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I REPEAT, THIS REGION, EVERY MEGA PROJECT HAS BEEN SABOTAGED BY THE SUPPLIERS OF THE SERVICES AWARDED TO NON-MEMBERS OF THE REGION & COMMUNITY AS A WHOLE, WHO HAVE NO OTHER AGENDA BUT TO LOOT, PARALYSE THE REGION. THWAKE DAM IS SECOND AFTER KONZA, THE MOMBASA HIGHWAY, ETC.
Mavindini residents plan for a second round of peaceful protests . Demand nullification of the previous Thwake Dam Blasting affected houses assessment process that they say was marred with irregularities. They are also asking why @MOWSI_KE is not responding to their grievances. @ThwakeWater @AfDB_Group
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BREAKING: An Alshabaab ambush along the Mandera–Arabia Road has left eight people dead, including five engineers, two Kenya Police Reservists (KPRs), and a driver.
Insecurity KE retweeted
Thwake Dam blasting row
Residents near Thwake Dam count losses after blasting
Residents say blasting has damaged several homes
Affected families raise concerns over compensation
Mwaka: My house was damaged and my fish cages destroyed
#CitizenWeekend
Insecurity KE retweeted
Thwake Dam construction protests:
Residents living near Thwake Dam count losses
Residents say blasting has left several homes damaged
Affected residents raise concerns over compensation
Mwaka: My house was damaged, fish cages destroyed
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Insecurity KE retweeted
Kama ni vita Mnataka Tutapigana!Drama as Mavindini residents protest over the damage caused by blasting activities at the Thwake Dam construction project!
Mavindini residents yesterday took to the streets demanding justice over the effects of Thwake Dam blasting. Their demands remain clear: complete nullification of the disputed assessment and compensation exercise, a fresh independent assessment, and investigations into all alleged irregularities.
Residents say their leaders met the Ministry of Water, Sanitation and Irrigation's Water Secretary, Eng. Alima @EngSaoalima , a day before the protests, where nullification and investigations were agreed upon. However, they are still awaiting official written communication confirming the cancellation.
The community says protests will continue until the Ministry formally communicates the nullification and their grievances are heard. They are demanding action, not another round of promises. They are requesting that @AfDB_Group whos is the financier steps in and demand accountability
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THWAKE DAM PROTESTS: Police officers fired at peaceful Thwake Dam Blasting protesters, including elderly residents and children. They blocked access to the dam's main entrance where the protesters say was their final destination, with this footage capturing officers declaring they were “ready for war with the protestors”
WAR AGAINST WHO? Unarmed residents demanding justice for their damaged homes?
What threat do elderly people and children pose? Who authorised this response? What is the @MOWSI_KE Ministry of Water telling the affected community? Where does the @AfDB_Group African Development Bank stand?
When citizens demand accountability, why are they being met with threats of war instead of answers? WHO IS PROTECTING WHOM?
The protestors are demanding a nullification of the previous assessment exercise, investigations into any irregularities including the procurement process of the independent assessor and prosecution of those involved.
@WilliamsRuto @ThwakeWater @mugaa_eric @IPOA_KE @ODPP_KE
Makueni residents hold peaceful protests over Thwake Dam Blasting compensation irregularities. Demand the whole exercise be nullified @AfDB_Group
THWAKE DAM PROTEST – FRIDAY!
Mavindini residents living near @ThwakeWater Dam will march to Thwake Dam site over blasting damage, excluded households, alleged corruption, suspected theft of construction materials, conflicts of interest and intimidation during the assessment exercise.
The community is demanding accountability, a fresh independent assessment and justice for affected families. @AfDB_Group @MOWSI_KE @mugaa_eric @WilliamsRuto
OPEN LETTER TO THE CABINET SECRETARY FOR WATER, SANITATION AND IRRIGATION, HON. ERIC MUGAA
Hon. CS @mugaa_eric ,
Mavindini residents respectfully seek your urgent intervention regarding the unresolved blasting grievances affecting families around the Thwake Multipurpose Water Development Project in Mavindini Ward, Makueni County.
Residents have raised serious concerns about cracked homes, exclusion from assessments, disputed compensation, limited access to assessment reports and questions regarding the impartiality of those involved.
Were all affected households assessed fairly? Were potential conflicts of interest properly examined specifically involving Agile Consulting? Why have the community’s requests for assessment records and clear explanations not been fully addressed?
Thwake Dam is a major national development project aligned with President William Ruto’s development agenda. Its success must be measured not only by the infrastructure delivered, but also by the fairness, transparency and accountability demonstrated towards affected communities.
Mavindini Residents therefore urge the @MOWSI_KE to cancel the disputed assessment and compensation exercise, commission a fresh assessment through a different, genuinely independent institution, release the relevant records, ensure fair compensation for all affected families and investigate any wrongdoing established by evidence.
Hon. CS, will your Ministry take decisive action to protect the integrity of this national project and ensure that the pursuit of development does not leave affected families behind?
Residents support the completion of @ThwakeWater and believe that transparency, accountability and justice are essential to its success.
Cc @StateHouseKenya @OleItumbi @WilliamsRuto
🚨 BREAKING: 3 TURKANA MEN REPORTED KILLED IN KIBISH IN TWO DAYS
Kibish is facing a grave security crisis. Following a reported killing on 26 October, two more Turkana men, Nameju and Ewoi, were reportedly killed at Nangusilngatuny on 27 October. The latest attack allegedly involved members of the Nyangatom community, with firearms reportedly taken.
Livestock theft, gun violence and loss of life cannot become the new normal along the Kenya–Ethiopia border.
#Kibish #Turkana #BorderSecurity #Peace
Insecurity KE retweeted
To fight corruption you have to be credible. Hon. Ndindi Nyoro is a young man in his 30s. His has a Bachelor in Education(Economics and Geography) degree from Kenyatta University College. His only known employer is Kenya's National Assembly. His monthly salary after taxes is about Kshs 600k. He is a billionaire with vast shareholding in bluechip companies. What is the source of his billions?
DANGOTE, PRESIDENT WILLIAM RUTO AND THE KENYA PIPELINE TAKEOVER PLAN: By now and through earlier posts on this page, it must be clear that President William Ruto and Dangote are working together in business.
Below is the plan for the take over of KPC and how it is unfolding;
1. The President last week instructed the CEOs of public institutions that held KPC shares to sell them to a “Private Investor”. That is how a company associated with Dangote East African Petroleum Refinery ended up buying 24.76% from NSSF, PSSF, PCF and others at a LOSS. Pensioners lost money for President William Ruto to make money.
2. The end plan is to take over the majority shares in KPC. Their target is 51 % on a bad day and 75 % if everyone plays ball.
3. NSSF and other Public Institutions will be forced to sell the remaining stakes to the same “Private Investor”.
4. The next phase of the take over will be through a RIGHTS ISSUE. The assurance Dangote has been given is that President Ruto will instruct Kenya Pipeline to open a share sale of KPC shares through a Rights issue. All this was part of the Conditions Precedent. They are also exploring Private Placement but would raise Market related questions and judicial actions.
5. The Government of Kenya will decline to take the rights due to “unavailability of Funds”. The 35% allocation of the Rights to GoK will be taken over by Dangote where the President also has vested personal interests. NSSF which still has a stake will also decline if they will not have sold. There are plans to convince President Museveni and Uganda not to take up the rights.
6. If President Museveni refuses to play ball, the Dangote/William Ruto consortium will end up with between 51% to 58% of Kenya Pipeline. If he does, their target is approximately 75% of KPC.
7. This will lead to the dilution of Government owned stake in KPC at slightly below 20%. NSSF will also be diluted if they will not have sold the remaining stake. Museveni could play hard and snap one rights to avoid dilution of the Uganda stake.
8. These plans are to start in earnest.
The shareholding register of Dangote East Africa Petroleum Refinery must be made public.
The Investment Agreement will expose the incompetence of these his regime in negotiating for Kenyans. The problem here is that the same team that should be looking at the welfare of Kenyans as elected leaders of Government are also on the other side of the table as Shareholders. That’s why the government is adamantly refusing to share it with Kenyans. It is just crap at best and no Kenyan would stand the terms.
We are African and Africa is our Business..
MR. PRESIDENT, THWAKE DAM MUST NOT BE HELD HOSTAGE BY INJUSTICE, FAILED ACCOUNTABILITY AND THE SUFFERING OF THE VERY FAMILIES MEANT TO BENEFIT FROM IT!
@WilliamsRuto @StateHouseKenya As you arrive in Makueni, confront the troubling grievances surrounding blasting-damaged homes, exclusion of affected families, questionable damage assessments, pressure during consent signing and unresolved compensation claims.
Your government says it is committed to completing @ThwakeWater. But who will hold accountable those whose actions and failures are eroding public trust and threatening to undermine that very ambition?
Residents demand action, not promises: an independent review, transparent disclosure, fair compensation and accountability for anyone found responsible for wrongdoing.
Mr President, completing Thwake Dam must not mean abandoning the rights and dignity of affected families. Finish the project—but deliver justice alongside development. @OleItumbi @mugaa_eric @HusseinMohamedg @NLC_Kenya
#ThwakeDam #Makueni #Accountability
Residents of Masini Village in Kasuvilo Sub-location, Masinga Sub-County, are raising concerns over water contamination that has led to fish deaths, threatening the safety of water used by communities and livestock. They are calling on the government to urgently intervene and establish the source of the contamination.
