The Anglican Church has developed water connection projects in Marsabit County. In conjunction with the National Water Management Authority (WARMA) for technical support, the Church through its Enhanced Access to Reliable Water Supply and Sanitation for Economic Development programme has undertaken water projects that have seen over 1,000 households access portable water.
The move aims to curb water crisis experienced in the remote parts of Marsabit County, Nairibi Sub-location in Laisamis Constituency. A study by the organization established that most residents of Marsabit have to trek long distances in search of the precious commodity which is not only tiring but also a drain on their useful time.
Peace building
The water projects were funded by the Bread for the World and UKAid at a cost of Sh57.7 million. The Anglican Development Services of Mount Kenya East (ADS-Mt Kenya East) is the implementing Agency and has done piping of more than three kilometers, besides providing livestock watering troughs that also serve herders transiting in the area.
“These projects have had great impact in peace building, as availability of adequate water promotes good co-existence among these pastoralist communities. The intervention was informed by the desire by the Church to assist the community in accessing clean water and mitigate against poverty. water scarcity in Marsabit was a big challenge because the largest portion of the county is arid,” said Programme Coordinator for Marsabit Region, Mr Dub Garbicha
According to the Co-ordinator, a study by the organization established that most residents of Marsabit have to trek long distances in search of the precious commodity which is not only tiring but also a drain on their useful time.
