[Nyamira County Commissioner Isaiah Nakoru. Photo/Standard]Locals of Bonyunyu will be sensitised before the construction of controversial Bonyunyu dam starts, Nyamira County Commissioner Isaiah Nakoru has said.
On Thursday, while speaking at Tombe area, Nakoru said Lake Victoria water services board officials have agreed to educate residents who have not understood the benefits of the dam.
“Officials from Lake Victoria water services board have promised to engage residents and educate them on the benefits," he said.
Nakoru assured that the project will not start before all residents understand its purpose.
The commissioner called on political leaders not to politicize the project.
“Political leaders should keep off politics from the project. Anyone found inciting residents to oppose the project will be dealt with according to the law,” he added.