Nyong’o Demands Probe, Compensation After Fuel Spill Into River Nyando
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KISUMU, Kenya, Oct 10 – Kisumu Governor Anyang’ Nyong’o has called for urgent investigations, environmental clean-up and compensation for affected residents following a reported fuel spill from Kenya Pipeline Company (KPC) infrastructure into River Nyando and its surroundings in Muhoroni.
Nyong’o said the incident posed potential risks to public health, the environment, water sources and livelihoods, urging relevant agencies to establish the cause of the spill, assess the extent of contamination and ensure accountability.
In a statement issued on Friday, the governor expressed concern over the possible impact on local ecosystems, farming activities and communities that depend on the affected areas for their livelihoods.
