Irrigation for Kerio Valley, water supply for local communities, flood control
Arror Dam
Proposed multipurpose dam on the Arror River in Elgeyo-Marakwet County, mired in a KES 21 billion corruption scandal.
AnnouncedJanuary 1, 2017
Financials
Offering PriceKsh 28,000,000,000KES
Timeline
Project Announced
Arror Dam project announced as a key water infrastructure project for Kerio Valley
Corruption Scandal Breaks
Treasury CS Henry Rotich arrested and charged with corruption over Arror and Kimwarer dam payments. KES 21 billion allegedly lost
Court Case Ongoing
Criminal case against Rotich and co-accused continues in court; dam construction remains stalled
Scandals & Controversies
Corruption Scandal Breaks
July 22, 2019Treasury CS Henry Rotich arrested and charged with corruption over Arror and Kimwarer dam payments. KES 21 billion allegedly lost
Court Case Ongoing
January 1, 2023Criminal case against Rotich and co-accused continues in court; dam construction remains stalled
Contractors
CMC di Ravenna / Itinera S.p.A.
Main Contractor (Controversial)Italian consortium contracted for Arror Dam; paid billions despite minimal construction
Politicians Involved
Henry Rotich
Cabinet Secretary for the National TreasuryCharged with corruption for approving irregular payments for Arror and Kimwarer dams
Jackson Mandago
Governor of Uasin GishuRegional politician linked to advocacy for the dam projects
Benefits
Description
The Arror Dam was planned as a multipurpose dam on the Arror River in Elgeyo-Marakwet County, intended for irrigation, water supply, and flood control. The project became one of Kenya's biggest corruption scandals when it emerged that billions of shillings had been paid to an Italian contractor (CMC di Ravenna/Itinera) despite minimal work being done on site. Former Treasury CS Henry Rotich and several officials were charged with corruption related to the project.
Overview
One of Kenya's most high-profile corruption cases, exemplifying challenges in infrastructure procurement and oversight. Intended to benefit the arid Kerio Valley.