Former Transitional Authority chairman Kinuthia Wa Mwangi at a past event. [Photo/pbs.twimg.com]
Former Transitional Authority chairman Kinuthia Wa Mwangi has rejected a proposal by Kiambu County government to centralize water services.
He said the move will complicate water and sewerage services, especially in densely populated areas, adding that sub-counties such as Kikuyu, Thika, and Ruiru need to run their own water companies because of the high number of people they serve.
“The primary objective of devolution was to promote social and economic development and the provision of proximate, easily accessible services at the grassroots. Let’s not spoil the gains we have already made by wreaking havoc,” he said.
Mwangi was reacting to reports that the county government was planning to centralize all water companies within its jurisdiction with a view to salvaging companies that have been making losses and are unable to provide adequate and quality services to their clients.
He instead asked the county government to salvage the ailing water companies and help them manage their water resources and services.
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