Deputy President William Ruto on Saturday while addressing a crowd at Gusii stadium in Kisii county confirmed that the construction of Bonyunyu dam will start soon.

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According to Ruto, the government has set aside funds for the project to start. 

"The government has planned for the construction of Bonyunyu dam. The construction of the project will start soon," he stated. 

 He said government projects should not be politicized saying every project will be worked on according to the set budget.  

"Politicians allied to the opposition should not take advantage of government which the government has not started to criticize the government. Every project is funded by the national government must be completed as planned," said Ruto. 

Dr Ruto maintained that once the dam is constructed, Nyamira and Kisii counties will have plenty of supply of water. 

"Residents in Nyamira and Kisii counties will have access to a clean and plenty of water for use once the construction of the dam is completed," noted Ruto. 

He further stated that no single cent will be lost in any government projects adding that anyone found misusing public funds will face the law. 

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