Turkwel basin siltation threatens irrigation, electricity production

Turkwel Dam in October 2020 showing high water levels. FILE PHOTO | NMG

Environmental experts have warned that the Suam River Basin, the main source of water for the Sh6 billion Turkwel hydropower and multi-purpose dam in West Pokot faces an uncertain future due to heavy siltation.

The siltation is blamed on poor agricultural practices and deforestation of the Cherang’any and Mt Elgon water towers.

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