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LIBERIA GOVT. SECURED US$300M FROM WORLD BANK FOR DAM CONSTRUCTION

Posted on March 27, 2024 by Gambeta News

The Liberia Electricity Corporation (LEC) says the Government of Liberia has acquired a commitment of US$300m from the World Bank to construct a dam in Bong County. During a recent high-power delegation’s visit to Bong County, LEC Corporate Communication Manager Mr. Philip Farley said that the people are excited and have welcomed the dam construction in their area. Mr. Farley described the acquisition of the World Bank commitment as a great step in achieving the…

KENYA GOVT. TO FAST-TRACK CONSTRUCTION OF KORU-SOIN MULTI-PURPOSE DAM

Posted on May 9, 2023 by Gambeta News

The government is set to fast-track the construction of the Koru-Soin multi-purpose dam in Kisumu County to curb flooding in Nyando. ICT and The Digital Economy Cabinet Secretary (CS) Eliud Owalo said the project which has been in the pipeline for years was top on the agenda of the Kenya Kwanza administration adding that funds will be allocated in the budget to fast-track the project. The government, he said, was concerned about the plight of…