More than 5,000 people in the Ndiguini area of Kikuyu Constituency, Kiambu County are set to benefit from a Kes 8.4 million water project sponsored by the EABL Foundation.

The funds were utilised for mapping, drilling, equipping a 330m deep borehole, and the construction of a 24m³ elevated steel-pressed water tank.

The borehole yields 5,400 litres of water every hour, which is enough drinking water for about 2,700 people per day.

Lack of access to safe drinking water has been a major contributor to health problems for most people in Ndiguini.

 Prior to the project, families in Ndiguini would walk for up to 3km to access water that retailed at between Kes20-30 per 20-litre container.

The residents will now buy the 20-litre container between Kes5-10.
PHOTO | COURTESY: EABL CEO and Managing Director, Jane Karuku and Kikuyu Constituency MP, Hon. Kimani Ichung’wa lead Ndiguini residents in song and dance during the commissioning of the Ndiguni water project


Kikuyu Constituency Kimani Ichung’wa commended the EABL Foundation for its contribution to accelerating the Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene (WASH) agenda.

Speaking during the commissioning of the project, the MP noted that WASH is crucial in the attainment of human dignity and the prevention of diseases among our people.

He also noted that the constituency’s domestic water supply has recorded a noticeable growth over the years with 35 per cent of the county population having access to potable water.

While we celebrate this progress, we are keen on accelerating the pace and therefore, most sincerely thank EABL Foundation for joining the Kiambu County government in achieving this for our people,” he said.

On her part, African Breweries PLC (EABL) CEO and MD Jane Karuku emphasized that the company was keen on its People’s interests and well-being as part of its sustainability agenda.
PHOTO | COURTESY: (L to R) Kikuyu Constituency MP, Hon. Kimani Ichung’wa, EABL CEO and Managing Director, Jane Karuku, and EABL Group Corporate Relations Director Eric Kiniti outside a water kiosk at Ndiguni in Kikuyu, Kiambu County


Further, she stated that the company has adopted an extensive sustainability strategy dubbed Society 2030: Spirit of Progress to ensure that the operations and value chain support the empowerment of people and the conservation of the planet.

EABL  is East Africa leading branded alcohol-beverage business with an outstanding collection of brands that range from beer, spirits and adult non-alcoholic drinks (ANADs).