Hanoi:Nyandarua More than 5,000 residents in the villages of Mwiyumia, Blue City, and Munanda in Kaimbaga Ward, Nyandarua County, are set to experience improved access to clean and safe water upon the completion of the Mwiyumia water project’s reticulation works.
According to Kenya News Agency, Nyandarua Governor Kiarie Badilisha stated that the project involves drilling a borehole to a depth of 214 meters and equipping it with a solar-powered pumping system capable of delivering 30,000 liters of water per hour. Additionally, an elevated steel water storage tank with a capacity of 24,000 liters has been constructed.
The governor further explained that the project, now in its second phase, is already serving 350 households. This number is expected to rise to over 600 households once the water distribution network is fully completed. The borehole not only provides a reliable source of safe water for domestic use but also supports livestock production, strengthening the local economy and enhancing household resilience.
The project is financed through the Nyandarua County Climate Change Fund under the Financing Locally-Led Climate Action (FLLoCA) Programme. It is part of climate resilience and water security interventions aimed at addressing the impacts of climate variability and prolonged dry spells in Nyandarua County.
The Mwiyumia Water Project is anticipated to significantly enhance the quality of life for local residents by improving access to safe water, reducing the incidence of water-borne diseases, and supporting sustainable socio-economic development in the area.
Residents expressed joy and relief, noting that they had previously endured years of water scarcity and relied on a nearby dam as their main water source. The untreated water they had to use exposed families to water-borne diseases, which led to illnesses and, in some cases, loss of lives. The newly available clean water is expected to boost hygiene standards, improve livelihoods, and support livestock keeping, a key economic activity in the area.
