Wind power firm regrets shooting to death of teen
Daily Nation
Macharia Mwangi
26 February 2015
The company putting up a wind-power plant in Nyandarua has expressed its regrets over the death of a teenager following protests over the implementation of the Sh13 billion project.
In Summary
Mr Wakaba dispelled fears that the project was a health hazard, saying they had adopted “world accepted standards,” when coming up with the project.
Meanwhile, a family whose land the firm will set up a turbine has claimed that they had not been party to the talks, despite being among those affected… Read more
Credit: By MACHARIA MWANGI | Daily Nation
The company putting up a wind-power plant in Nyandarua has expressed its regrets over the death of a teenager following protests over the implementation of the Sh13 billion project.
Kinangop Wind Park chief Executive officer James Wakaba termed the shooting as regrettable adding that they were monitoring the situation and would make their position clear after today’s meeting between the local leaders.
The teenager was reportedly shot as protesters stormed Magumu Police Post in an attempt to free nine of their colleagues who were arrested on Tuesday morning by the police on incitement… Read more