Kiambu Governor William Kabogo has assured residents that they will be connected to piped water before the end of the year.
Speaking during the International Water Day at Muoingoiya primary school in Kiambaa Constituency on Tuesday, Kabogo said that his government is keen to supply clean water to all residents.
He stated that the county government was installing and upgrading water connection pipes to ensure locals get access to piped water.
The governor noted that access to clean water remains a big challenge to the county.
“We know that access to water is the biggest challenge not only in Kiambu but other places across the world, but my government is keen to ensure every citizen within this county has access to clean piped water,” said Kabogo.
Kabogo added that the county was closely working with the national government to address the issue.
The Kiambu governor also said that the county has set aside adequate funds to drill boreholes in every ward across the county.
“We have launched boreholes drilling programmes across Kiambu in efforts to ensure that residents have access to water,” said Kabogo.
The Kiambu governor also said that plans to drill dams in the county are at an advanced stage.
The governor’s assurance comes as a section of residents in Mwihoko Githurai, Ruiru Sub-County, complained over shortage of water in the area, saying they have not had the precious commodity for the last three weeks.
The residents appealed to the government to address the matter as they are forced to buy water from vendors who take advantage of the situation by charging them exorbitant prices.