Village to get fresh water source amid poison concerns
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At a meeting with the villagers held on Tuesday, Energy and Minerals minister Sospeter Muhongo confirmed reports that Tigite River was no longer safe as a water source due to mining activities in the area. There are reports that it is allegedly contaminated with toxins from Acacia North Mara Gold mine.
Tarime. The government has said it will find a new water source for Nyamongo residents amid allegations that the river they currently depend on has been contaminated by toxic waste from a nearby mine.
At a meeting with the villagers held on Tuesday, Energy and Minerals minister Sospeter Muhongo confirmed reports that Tigite River was no longer a safe water source due to mining activities in the area. There are reports that it is allegedly contaminated with toxins from Acacia North Mara Gold mine.
However, Prof Muhongo said the government would send water samples abroad for further testing as there was need to ensure water from the river met international standards set by the World Health Organisation (WHO).
He also assured the people the government had taken measures to provide a new water source to guarantee their safety.
An Acacia North Mara Gold mine official Mr Abel Yiga, the mine’s sustainability manager, said, his firm would implement government directives.
