More than 10,000 residents in Kisumu County will benefit from the supply of clean, safe and affordable drinking water.

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This follows a project launched by Kisumu Water and Sewerage Company (KIWASCO), in conjunction with the Kenya Integrated Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene (KIWASH).

The project is sponsored by the US Agency for International Development (USAID) to a tune of Ksh28 million. 

The project will focus on the people in low-income areas who face difficulties in accessing tapped water.

According to a KIWASCO press release, the 32-kilometer extension line will link Kunya in Manyatta, Arito in Seme, Kombedu in Bandani, Katito and Nyalenda.

It will be the first time for residents in those areas to access to piped water.

Speaking during the launch at Kunya Manyatta, Kisumu County Executive Committee member for Water, Salmon Orimba said the project will source labour from the local community.

“We encourage Kisumu Water and Sewerage Company to put into good use the funds donated to implement the project,” he said.

KIWASCO Acting Managing Director Mr. Thomas Odongo said: “We are delighted that this project has been launched, it will enable communities living in the various areas to access clean piped water and improve sanitation services which we know are critical for raising healthier families.”