A mega community borehole has been launched in Yatta Sub County by the County government of Machakos launched.
The 2,000 litres per hour capacity Matokeni Community Borehole was constructed courtesy of the County Government in partnership with the Anglican Development Service. It will serve residents of Kyua in Katangi ward
“It’s a new dawn to the wananchi of Kyua in Katangi Ward of Yatta Sub-County as I have today launched Matokeni Community Borehole in Matokeni Village,” said Machakos Deputy Governor Eng. Francis Maliti.
Revival of Kikeniani Primary School borehole
He further revealed that he had also directed the immediate revival of Kikeniani Primary School borehole, which will serve the school and the neighboring community at large. The DG who later gave two bright pupils of Kikeniani Primary School an opportunity to ride in his official vehicle while they were being applauded by other pupils and teachers, called on students to dream big, work hard, pray and believe and success will follow them.
In July this year, the County government of Machakos launched the rehabilitation of the Ukanga Utune Water Pan in Isinga Village, Kangundo Central Ward. The construction of the second phase of the pan, which has a capacity of 20,000m3 was rehabilitated within six weeks and at a cost of Sh.19 million.
Speaking during a site handover to the contractor, Machakos Deputy Governor said that would go a long way to benefit the residents who had experienced a perennial water shortage for a long time. The water pan was rehabilitated by the county government in collaboration with the World Bank through the Kenya Climate Smart Project.
