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Multi-Million Water Project to Benefit Thousands in Marsabit County

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A multi-million water project is set to benefit thousands of residents in Marsabit County, funded by the World Bank. The project will address the acute shortages of clean water and sanitation services in the region, covering water and sanitation aspects with the installation of a water treatment facility. The county government has already drilled over 50 boreholes across the county to address water shortages.

Key Takeaways:

  • The multi-million water project, funded by the World Bank, will benefit thousands of residents in Marsabit County.
  • The project will cover water and sanitation, with the installation of a water treatment facility, to address the acute shortages of clean water and sanitation services in the region.
  • The county government has drilled over 50 boreholes across the county to address water shortages.
  • The project will see an increased and well-maintained water supply across the four sub-counties.
  • The county government has set aside money to rehabilitate and develop new water projects, in addition to the donor funds.
  • The project will help farmers irrigate their crops and boost the economic status of the region.
  • The project will have a positive and sustainable impact on the lives of the residents.
  • Strong and effective partnerships are crucial for the success of the project.
  • The project will also help in promoting peace in the region by providing a reliable source of water.

Statistics:

  • Over 50 boreholes have been drilled across the county to address water shortages.
  • The project will benefit thousands of residents in Marsabit County.
  • The project will increase the well-maintained water supply across the four sub-counties.
  • The county government has set aside money to rehabilitate and develop new water projects, in addition to the donor funds.
  • The project will help farmers irrigate their crops and boost the economic status of the region.

Sources:

  • Shakhe Stephen Katelo, the Water and Sanitation Coordination Forum chairperson: "The project help bring changes in the county adding that people will enjoy a better life in terms of hygiene, sanitation and reliable access to safe drinking water."
  • Adan Kanano, the county executive committee member for Water, Environment, climate change and Natural Resources: "Residents who for every long time had lacked better access to clean water and sanitation services due to inadequate, old and dilapidated infrastructure are set to benefit."
  • Dickson Maitho, Performance Board Grant Coordinator: "Water provision is among key development agendas for the residents in Governor Mohamud's manifesto and the project will help him achieve his goals."
  • Guyo Boru, resident: " This water project will enhance peace in the region as they would meet at water points and interact to spread the word of peace among ourselves and even encourage each other to forget hatred."

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