Machakos governor Dr. Alfred Mutua at a past function [ Photo/capitalfm.co.ke]
Machakos second-time county boss, Dr. Alfred Mutua has pledged to construct at least two boreholes in each of the sub-locations in a bid to promote agriculture.
Speaking after receiving a donation of Sh. 1 billion from the World Bank, Mutua said that he is committed to ending the problem of water shortage in the area before the end of his term in office.
”My government is in the process of ensuring all sub-locations in the county will have at least two boreholes to ensure water availability for both domestic use and irrigation,” Mutua said.
The county boss also said that his political party will keep championing for the rights of farmers in the region.
”Agriculture is key in my development manifesto under the Maendeleo Chap Chap banner and this assistance could not have come at a better time,” he added.
On his part, World Bank Lead Agriculture Economist, Dr. Ladisy Komba Chengula said that the financial institution is committed to helping the county boss realize his goals following his re-election.