It is eight years now since locals around Thwake Dam in Makueni were relocated after the state acquired some of their lands to allow for the construction of the dam.
About 1,792 people were moved to pave the way for the project around 2021; those around exuded confidence that it would bring blessings.
But according to residents, the project seems to have affected some key facilities, including Unyee Primary School.
Before most the locals relocated from this region, the school was boasting of over 400 pupils, but presently, the classrooms are empty. "Three years ago, the school was full of life.