Bahati MP Kimani Ngunjiri has urged the Nakuru County government to revamp unused water tanks across the County so as to curb water shortage.
He said there are many water tanks which are lying useless yet the residents are grappling with shortage of water.
“There are so many water tanks which has cost a lot of money but are lying useless yet all what is needed is piping and a little maintenance,” Ngunjiri said.
Speaking during the revamping of a Muriundu water project at Kabatini, he said a large number of residents still cannot access safe drinking water while other travel for many kilometers to access water.
Water-borne diseases, he said can be controlled if funds are set aside to revamp stalled projects like water tanks.
He said Muriundu water project, which was constructed ten years ago, has been lying useless due to piping and maintenance problems. The project, including three other unused water tanks in Bahati, is set to serve more than 20,000 residents after being reinforced.
Residents buy water from vendors at Sh 15 per 20 liters while they buy at Sh 4 per 20 liters at water kiosks.
Bahati MP Kimani Ngunjiri has urged the Nakuru County government to revamp unused water tanks across the County so as to curb water shortage.
He said there are many water tanks which are lying useless yet the residents are grappling with shortage of water.
“There are so many water tanks which has costed a lot of money but are lying useless yet all what is needed is piping and a little maintenance,” Ngunjiri said.
Speaking during the revamping of a Muriundu water project at Kabatini, he said a large number of residents still cannot access safe drinking water while other travel for many kilometers to access water.
Water-borne diseases, he said can be controlled if funds are set aside to revamp stalled projects like water tanks.
He said Muriundu water project, which was constructed ten years ago, has been lying useless due to piping and maintenance problems. The project, including three other unused water tanks in Bahati, is set to serve more than 20,000 residents after being reinforced.
Residents buy water from vendors at Sh 15 per 20 liters while they buy at Sh 4 per 20 liters at water kiosks.