Kiambu Governor William Kabogo has assured residents of access to clean tap water and improved sanitation.
On Wednesday, while commissioning the construction of the Sh9.5 Million Kijabe/Kimende water project, Kabogo said that his government is keen to ensure locals have access to clean water before the end of the year.
The Governor indicated that adequate funds have been factored in the 2016/2017 financial year budget for water.
“Adequate funds have been set aside towards providing water and improving sanitation standards for residents across Kiambu,” said Kabogo.
He noted that access to water is a human right adding that his government has partnered with local and foreign investors to ensure locals are supplied with water.
The governor added that his government is also drilling boreholes across the county, which will act as alternatives to residents to get water.
Kabogo indicated that plans are also underway to supply every family with a water tank, a move he said will encourage water harvesting.
On the same note, Kabogo revealed that the county has started plans to construct dams that will provide water to residents for purposes of irrigation farming.