This archive report was first published on 6 August 2019.
On August 6, 2019, the government announced plans to construct sewerage plants in two major towns in Murang'a, with the projects expected to benefit fast-growing centres near Nairobi and Thika.
Water and Sanitation Principal Secretary Joseph Wairagu said the government will fund sewerage programmes for Kenol and Kandara towns following a feasibility study. The projects are aimed at improving sanitation in the areas, which have been marked for growth due to their proximity to Nairobi and Thika towns.
Wairagu also announced that the Athi Water Service Board (AWSB) is supporting the community's water projects, with plans to channel Murang'a's waters to Nairobi. He assured that the Siranga water dam will be rehabilitated and that Kandara water bulk allocation will receive Sh100 million to increase supply.
“Am appealing to all stakeholders to work with Ministry of Water to ensure there will be 100 per cent distribution coverage,” said The PS.
AWSB Chief Executive Officer Thuita Mwangi said they have hired a consultancy firm to develop Murang’a County Water Master Plan, which aims to increase water supply to 100 per cent from the current 30 per cent. The board has also financed the abstraction of 140,000 cubic metres of water from rivers Irati, Maragua, and Gikigie daily.
