Residents of Bungoma and Busia counties can lastly breathe a sigh of aid because the multi-million shilling Malaba-Bungoma water venture begins delivering recent water to their parched communities.
Based on Bungoma County Governor Kenneth Lusaka, the venture, co-funded by the Kenyan authorities and the African Growth Financial institution to the tune of Sh690 million, commenced in 2020 and reached completion in January 2024.
“This very important infrastructure is poised to quench the thirst of over 180,000 residents throughout Teso North, Bungoma West, and Bumula constituencies,” mentioned Lusaka.
Lusaka famous that the venture encompasses the development of a water consumption level at Ndakaru alongside the Malakisi River, full with a traditional water remedy plant.
He mentioned to additional improve accessibility, the federal government has pledged and ready an in depth design for a Final Mile Connectivity (Water Provide) venture, estimated to value an extra Sh300 million.
“This well timed completion and deliberate growth mark a major turning level within the lives of residents who’ve lengthy grappled with water shortage,” the governor mentioned.
He famous that the Malaba-Bungoma water venture guarantees to not solely alleviate speedy water woes but additionally unlock broader socio-economic growth potential for the area.
By Douglas Mudambo
