The water projects will involve the construction of boreholes, water pans and dams within three years as it seeks to provide sustainable water solutions for the locals. [Photo/Thewaterproject.org]
The national government has started implementing part of a Sh2.1 billion water projects across 7 semi-arid counties in Northern Kenya.
Water and irrigation permanent secretary Fred Segor says the project that will include construction of dams and boreholes seeks to increase water access in the areas and reduce frequent conflicts that are caused by water scarcity.
Water Scarcity has for many years fueled tension and conflicts between communities living in the northern parts of the country as residents who are mainly pastoralists compete for the commodity.
The recent drought that hit parts of northern Kenya only worsened the water scarcity. It is with this view that the national government started water projects across 7 counties that are serviced by the Northern Water Service Board to assist local communities to access water services.
The water projects will involve the construction of boreholes, water pans and dams within three years as it seeks to provide sustainable water solutions for the locals.
Water and Irrigation PS Fred Segor was inspecting the construction of a 36 million shillings water pan in Abakaile Dadaab, Garissa County that is expected to serve approximately 6,000 households and 140,000 livestock.
The project will be spread across Garissa, Isiolo, Marsabit, Wajir, and Samburu.