By Agnes Orang’o
Members of Muka Mukuu Farmers’ Cooperative Society in Matungulu can now heave a sigh of relief after the disputes surrounding quarrying activities on their land were resolved.
Speaking after a special general meeting, the chairman Dominic Nthwao said that quarrying will take place at their 750-acre land near Athi River.
He noted that some of the members had gone to court to stop the quarrying activities.
“We discussed mostly the stone quarrying and we came to an agreement that we should do it as a society rather than individuals as some suggested. The land is near Athi River. We will advertise bids for numerous companies to carry out quarrying activities on the land,” said the chairman.
He said they will gain as a society as the activities will be managed by the organization, thereby minimizing losses that could be incurred by individuals.
Nthwao disclosed that one of the companies given the lease in 2019 failed to comply with the contract on cash remission, forcing the society to terminate the contract.
He urged the members to shun propaganda and lies being peddled by some people.
“We can only go far if we work as a team. Believe in us so that we can grow as a society,” he said.
The members, however, asked the committee to ensure funds from the mining reach the members.
