[Residents of Gachuba protesting against the construction of Bonyunyu Dam [photo|citizen digital]Kitutu Masaba Member of Parliament Shadrack Mose has accused politicians of inciting residents against the construction of the multi-billion-shilling Bonyunyu Dam in Nyamira County.
The legislator who was speaking on Saturday, dismissed claims that the project will lead to displacement of locals adding that it will benefit residents.
“Let politicians speak the truth and keep politics away from development projects,” Mose said.
Mose was accompanied by MPs Joash Nyamoko (North Mugirango) and Ben Momanyi (Borabu).
The legislators were speaking at the home of Patrick Onkangi, who was shot dead last week following residents’ protests against the construction of the dam.
The MPs however called upon the government to educate residents whenever it plans to initiate a project in their area.
“Let us not allow politicians to incite our people against projects that will help us. Opposition to the project will make us enemies of our own,” Nyamoko said.
Ben Momanyi on his side said the locals could not have demonstrated had the government conducted civic education.“Residents need to be informed. That is the only way to avoid chaos . The government must take the responsibility of educating residents who are opposed to its projects,” he said.