Taita Taveta County has secured a Kes 70 million financing agreement with WaterFund to enhance water supply to the residents within the devolved unit.
The project is expected to facilitate the building a 500-meter cubic tank at Kasarani to boost the storage capacity.
Further, the water supply project, slated for completion by the end of August this year, is set to enable residents of Kaloleni in Voi Sub-county to access reliable and clean domestic water supply.
Taita Taveta County is among the other five counties of Baringo, Kitui, Kajiado, West Pokot, and Mandera that have also signed agreements for various water projects under WaterFund.
Taita Taveta Governor Andrew Mwadime says the agreement aims to ensure uninterrupted water supply across the County to curb water shortages previously experienced due to prolonged drought.
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“This partnership is a clear indication of the county’s readiness to work with governmental and non-governmental entities, to ensure that our people have access to clean water, good health services, agriculture, and education services.”
On his part, Taita Taveta County Chief Officer (CCO) for Water Reuben Kitololo mentioned that the improved designs aim to expand water supply access in rural and underserved areas, particularly those experiencing population growth.
Further, he added that the d County government will contribute an additional Sh15 million by 31st March 2024 to boost the project.
WaterFund CEO Willis Ombai stated that the project aims to strengthen the area’s resilience against drought, a consequence of climate change.
“Water is a basic need yet very scarce in some areas. However, these projects will bring change as water will now be easily accessible to the people of Voi,” he said.
