Residents of Garissa County are set to benefit from a water project commissioned on Sunday by Governor Ali Korane.
Speaking on Sunday while on a tour of Balambala and Jarajara wards, Korane said the electorate has a right to access clean water adding that the project is part of his 2017 promises.
Korane said the project which has been included in the 2018/2019 budget is expected to improve access to water for Garissa residents.
The project will save the residents from long journeys in search of the precious commodity as the county government seeks to find a lasting solution to the water crisis facing most parts of Garissa.
During the tour, the governor met with residents and promised to address issues affecting them, adding that his administration will ensure that the residents are included in the county government’s plans.
“My community engagements are hinged on the constitutional requirement that accords members of the public the right to take part in the conduct of public affairs. The feedback of the community members will inform our future development planning,” Korane said as quoted by the Daily Nation.
Korane during the tour also opened the Balambala Sub-County headquarters, Balambala livestock market and the Balambala Sub-County Environment office.
Deputy Governor Abdi Dagane, County Commissioner Meru Mwangi and a delegation of both county and national government officials were present during the tour.