Hundreds of Rigoma residents in Nyamira County turned up on Monday to witness the official launching of a mega water project that will be partly funded by the World Bank, USAID and the local community.
The project, which is estimated to cost at least Sh10 million, will serve approximately 800 residents from the nine villages of the region, and every resident is expected to pay S300 that will cater for pumping after drilling is done.
The USAID and World Bank had already purchased a piece of land worthy Sh2 milion, and will pay the water drilling company that is expected to commence its operations from mid- May. The process is expected to take at least three years for completion.
“We are thankful of this mega project and our women and children will no longer walk long distances to fetch water. It is a massive plan and we sincerely thank our donors for this great development plan,” said William Moseti, a resident.
USAID representative asked the locals to take advantage of the project and irrigate their lands for the purpose of improving crop production in the region.
“Water is very essential so you are lucky to benefit from this. Please ensure you start irrigation projects and plant crops that need water regularly,” said Wilson James.
The project is also expected to develop the region by improving supply of electricity besides creating jobs for the locals.