The Kenyan government has advanced plans to ensure universal access to water for all households by 2030.
During the launch and inspection of the Suswa-Narok Water Project, Principal Secretary for Water, Sanitation, and Irrigation Julius Korir emphasized the government's commitment to this goal despite financial recovery challenges.
The Ksh.1 trillion Universal Water Connection Project aims to provide every Kenyan with home water access by 2030.
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Korir highlighted that the government has allocated Ksh.32 billion for water-related projects this year. Ksh.23 billion is sourced from donors such as the World Bank and the African Development Bank, with the Kenyan government contributing Ksh.7 billion.
Additional funds will come from other development partners. Korir emphasized that the ministry is exploring various funding options to expedite the project and ensure timely completion.
The Suswa-Narok Water Project, damaged by floods, will be restored with a Ksh.125 million investment. The project will roll out in two phases and supply key areas such as Ole Tipis, Suswa, Duka Moja, and Nareboo.
Phase one involves installing pumps and repairing pipelines, while phase two will focus on erecting the main pipeline to Duka Moja.
Narok East MP Ken Aramat called out Governor Patrick Ole Ntutu for allegedly taking credit for national government projects and urged him to focus on county water projects instead.
Reuben Korir, Managing Director of Nakuru Water and Sanitation Service, pledged to ensure the project’s timely completion, following the President's directive to prioritize the region's water needs.
This project is a significant step towards achieving Kenya’s water accessibility goals by 2030.
