Kenya Water Institute (KWI) chairperson Wavinya Ndeti has revealed that the national government is drilling boreholes across the country in efforts to make clean water accessible to Kenyans.
Ndeti says the national government is partnering with counties to ensure Kenyans have access to clean water.
The former Machakos gubernatorial aspirant notes that clean water is a basic commodity that every Kenyan is entitled to.
Speaking at Suno primary school in Malava, Kakamega county on Wednesday, Ndeti revealed that 60 boreholes are being drilled in Kakamega county.
She said that public schools, hospitals and village centres are the main areas the project is targeting.
"The Kenya Water Institute is currently drilling 60 boreholes across Kakamega county that will see residents enjoy clean water," she said.
Ndeti asked county governments to set aside budgetary allocations for the provision of clean water to Kenyans.
She observed that the provision of water is a key component in the realization of the country's economic development goals.
Ndeti who later paid a courtesy call to Kakamega Woman Representative Elsie Muhanda urged women to champion for the provision of clean water.
The KWI chairperson noted that women suffer most in search of clean water.
Earlier, Ndeti announced plans to set up Sh2 Billion water institute at Miwani in Kisumu county.
In a deal signed with Kisumu governor professor Anyang Nyong'o, the water institute will serve the East Africa region.
Ndeti took charge of KWI two months ago after being appointed by president Uhuru Kenyatta.
She has vowed to transform the institute and help Kenyans get access to clean water.
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