Bonchari Member of Parliament Oroo Oyioka has protested the
use of strong dynamites by a private investor to blast rocks at Nyamonema
village in Bomorenda ward.
Dynamite is a high explosive consisting of nitroglycerine
mixed with an absorbent material and typically molded into sticks.
On Monday the Company allegedly blasted the rocks tearing
apart houses. The blasted stones were speedily flying falling on roofs.
“The iron sheets were badly damaged but fortunately enough
no one was hurt. The Company should be able to assist this community when there
is peace. They should even build roads because when they blast our roads are
damaged,” Said Oyioka in Kisii town.
He added “Yesterday I had a long discussion with the Manager
of the Company. We had a lengthy discussion and we agreed that they must repair
all the damaged houses. Second, we agreed they are going to fully construct two
classrooms and a toilet in the nearby school,”
On Monday the women alleged abortion due to shocks from the
blasts. Hyline Nyamusi Chore said she was 6 months pregnant and the baby died
in the stomach after the last blast.
“Last time they blasted at 7 pm and we fled. I fell down and
the foetus relocated. I was rushed to the hospital for an operation but
unfortunately, my baby had succumbed. As compensation, they offered my husband
a Job but later fired him to date,” She said.
The Area MCA John Ombati has threatened to incite the
residents against the Company if they fail to comply with their needs. He asked
the residents to keenly record down all the property that was destroyed for
compensation.
Residents claim children have developed health
complications.
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