Migori: The Migori county government has announced plans to increase water connectivity to over 80 percent by 2030, aiming to improve access to clean and safe drinking water for its residents. This initiative is part of the county’s broader commitment to enhancing essential services for its communities.
According to Kenya News Agency, the County Executive for Water and Energy, Silas Owuor, shared these plans during a ceremony where water tanks were distributed to Early Childhood Development Education (ECDE) schools. Owuor highlighted the county’s progress, noting that water connectivity had improved from about 40 percent to approximately 65 percent over the past two to three years.
Under the leadership of Governor Dr. Ochilo Ayacko, Migori County has prioritized water provision as a critical devolved function, focusing particularly on learning institutions and other public facilities. Owuor stated, “Today we are distributing 40 water tanks to ECDE schools, with each ward benefiting from one tank. This is part of our mandate to ensure young learners access clean and safe drinking water.”
Each water tank has a capacity of 10,000 liters and costs around Sh85,000, amounting to a total investment of about Sh3.4 million. These tanks were procured with funds from the previous financial year, with plans to distribute another 40 tanks in the current 2025/2026 financial year, maintaining equal allocation across all wards.
Owuor further mentioned that the county aims to supply over 400 water tanks by 2032, extending the initiative to schools, health facilities, and community-owned institutions like churches. He encouraged beneficiary schools to properly maintain the tanks, which have a lifespan of over 10 years, ensuring value for money.
Additionally, Migori County plans to launch more water projects, including sinking boreholes across all wards starting early next year, as part of its long-term water strategy. Owuor expressed optimism, stating, “We are optimistic that by 2030, no resident of Migori County will lack access to water. This is the expectation and vision of the current county administration.”
Owuor also praised the county’s leadership for its strong governance, citing recent national rankings that recognized Migori as one of the top counties managed in accordance with the Constitution and the law. The water tank distribution was supported by area Members of County Assembly (MCAs), who helped identify the beneficiary ECDE schools across the wards.
