Residents of Nderu village in Ndeiya Ward, Limuru Sub County have urged the Kiambu county government to supply them with tap water.
The residents say that they have no access to tap water despite being promised by their leaders that they will be connected to clean tap water. The locals lament that the area has not been connected to water a move they claim has exposed them to water related diseases.
The residents say that they are forced to buy water from vendors who have taken the opportunity to charge exorbitantly.
“We are appealing to the county government to hear our cries and connect us to clean tap water,” said Jemimah Wanjiku a resident.
Wanjiku said that cases of water related diseases are common in the area mostly among children.
Samson Ngugi, a water vendor in the area said that water remains a scarce commodity. He said that many locals depend on water from vendors which he said sometimes cannot be trusted.
The residents urged the Kiambu governor William Kabogo to intervene and help them get water.
The locals also asked the county government to drill boreholes as an alternative source for the precious commodity.
Speaking at Limuru Town when he toured the constituency on Monday, area MP John Kiragu assured residents of his commitment to fast track development including water and electricity connection.
He said that he is working closely on various development projects with the national and the county government.