Water Partnership To Benefit Laikipia
The move to achieve water for production and domestic use in Laikipia is on the right track after the Central Rift Valley Water Works Development Agency (CRVWWDA) representatives promised to work closely with the current administration.
The team is committed to ensuring Laikipians get affordable, clean, and reliable water without necessarily relying on rain.
We are going to fund some of the water projects in the county so that we avail water for wildlife, domestic and even agricultural purposes.
said CEO Eng. Samuel Oruma.
The meeting was among the first that the governor convened during his second term proving he is living to deliver on his promise of availing water in the county. During his inauguration, Governor Irungu said his wish is to see that every Laikipia resident accesses reliable water within a maximum radius of three kilometers.
I made a promise to the people of Laikipia and I will not rest until I fulfill it, especially on availing water to the nearest spot. I bring political goodwill by allowing all stakeholders to play their part for the benefit of the people of Laikipia
said Governor Irungu as he addressed the meeting that brought together different stakeholders in the sector.
To ensure the efforts bear fruits, the Deputy Governor, Reuben Kamuri was tasked to lead a task force that will work towards actualizing the water plan across the county.
The county government will provide at least 50,000 water tanks to households across the county and promote rainwater harvesting, storage, and treatment as promised in the Governor's manifesto.
