The Senate ad hoc committee investigating the Patel dam tragedy in Subukia Nakuru County has admitted receiving threats from some quotas in an attempt to have the matter compromised.
The committee chair Senator Mutula Kilonzo Junior speaking over the weekend when the committee visited families affected by the tragedy that claimed 47 lives said members of the committee had received threats.
“We have received threats. Some members of the committee have even been called to be bribed but for the sake of justice, we said no! Lazima kieleweke and we must ensure justice for the people of Solai,” said Mutula.
Details have also emerged that local administrators duped affected families into the signing a compensation agreement.
The families also accused local administrators of altering the compensation list to include people who were not affected.
The Senate committee revoked the compensation list.
“Impunity must come to an end and Solai case will serve as an example. Those who have received money from Patel to mess up the exercise will have to vomit the money. In fact, the compensation lists have been revoked,” said Mutula.
Nakuru Senator Susan Kihika said the committee will not be intimidated by anyone.
“We know there is pressure left, right and centre for us to abandon the investigations but we are saying we will not be cowed until we ensure justice,” said Kihika.