By MN Reporter

Ugly clanism has reared its ugly head over Sh2.3billion water project in Kuria area pledged by President William Ruto in previous campaigns.

Leaders from the Bukira clan which cover Kehancha town have resisted earlier plans to place part of water project in areas where Nyabasi clans are situated sparking tension.

Bukira leaders led by Bukuria Central MCA and Deputy Speaker Mathews Chacha, Kehancha Municipal Board chair Matiko Bohoko and Kuria West politician Mwita Nyange, forgot nationalism and cohesion and engaged in clan politics over project partly funded by World Bank.

The leaders fingered out Kuria East MP Mwita Kitayama who hails from Nyabasi clan accusing him over the disruption.

Migori News covered the project launch here: Former Kehancha mayor Joseph Chacha laud Ruto, two Kuria MPs for Sh2.2billion water project in region

During a public participation meeting, tension erupted between part of Bukira clan leaders and MP Kitayama where several people were beaten.

Here is the full video we covered over the participation and Kitayama calling for unity in accepting the project.

nd further urged him to stay away from matters water since it is a devolved function.

Leaders present during the meeting were: Deputy Speaker Migori county Hon.Mathew David, MCA Ikerege ward Hon.Johnson Tibaya, MCA Gokeharaka-Gerambwega ward Hon.Nildad Bageni ,Hon. Matiko Bohoko Chairman Kehancha Municipality, Hon.Mwita Nyangi and Mr. Omahe Mwita representative Kenya Chamber of commerce