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Dwindling Water Supply: The Legacy of a Fading Dam

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Nyakundi Report

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This archive report was first published on 26 June 2021.

Published on June 26, 2021, a report highlighted the struggles of local communities relying on a dam inherited from white settlers.

For over three decades, the dam has been the primary source of water for the area. However, human encroachment has led to a significant reduction in its size, severely impacting the local water supply.

The consequences of this decline are being felt by the local population, who are experiencing a prolonged dry spell.

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