Karimojong reject water dam

MOROTO - Tepeth elders have rejected a plan by the government to evict over 500 families to pave way for the construction of a valley dam in Katikekile Sub County near Mount Moroto. During a village meeting held yesterday, the elders told the Resident District Commissioner, Nahaman Ojwe, that water was not their priority. They claimed that the government wants to grab their land.

They also criticised the manner in which the planned evictions will take place. The people rejected a promise to

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