[Kitutu Masaba MP Shadrack Mose. Photo/Nation]Residents of Bonyunyu in Kitutu Masaba, Nyamira County have faulted area MP Shadrack Mose for supporting the construction of Bonyunyu dam.

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The residents on Friday demonstrated opposing the construction of the dam in the area.

Transport along Nyangori - Gachuba road was paralyzed after the angry residents blocked the road.

They lit bonfires and threatened to burn the lawmaker’s but police officers dispersed them. 

“The MP should help us in pushing the government to relocate the construction of the dam to a different location because we are not ready to be evicted from our lands. We will not succumb to any form of intimidation and blackmail by the government,” said one of the residents. 

Nyamira County Commissioner Isaiah Nakoru urged the residents to stop destroying property. 

“Residents should maintain peace and unity as their grievances will be addressed. Anyone breaking the law will be arrested and prosecuted,” said Nakoru.