A woman draws water from a dying water point. [Photo: religionnews.com]
Over 450,000 residents in West Pokot County are expected to benefit from clean water.
This will be after Muruny-Siyoi Water Dam and Supply Project, which is under construction, is completed in the next 10 months.
The project, which is being built in the semi-arid area of Kapsait in South Pokot Sub-County, is estimated to produce 38,000 cubic meters of water per day.
According to Water Principal Secretary, Fred Segor, Sh5.2 billion will be used to build the dam while Sh4.2 billion is for treatment and water supply.
Segor who spoke Tuesday, during an inspection tour at the site, said the water would be distributed in three sub counties across the region.
“The water will be served adequately in three constituencies of Pokot South, Kapenguria and Sigor,” Segor said.
The project was launched in 2015 by president Uhuru Kenyatta and his Deputy William Ruto. It is being financed by the national government at a cost of Sh10 billion.