This archive report was first published on 17 June 2020.
Published on June 17, 2020, Narok Senator Ledama ole Kina has spoken out about a bribe he was offered by Solai Dam suspects in efforts to influence the project's outcome.
Senator Ledama ole Kina was approached with a bribe in the Solai Dam investigations but declined to accept it due to his strong leadership skills.
Speaking during an interview on Citizen TV on June 16, 2020, the senator stated, "In the Solai Dam investigations, some of us were approached. I was personally approached with a lot of money but because of the life of the people of Solai, we said no."
The Solai Dam, located in Nakuru County, grabbed the attention of the public after it burst its banks leading to more than 10 deaths and 2,500 people displaced in 2018.
Senator Ledama ole Kina also supported the Senate's choice to have Kirinyaga Governor Anne Waiguru tried by a committee arguing that it was the best option that would deliver justice for both the people of Kirinyaga as well as the governor.
"With a plenary, we will only be playing to the gallery…If we bring the Kirinyaga matter to the plenary, we will not give justice to both Gov Waiguru and residents of Kirinyaga," he argued.
