Residents of Turkana have demanded completion of the Sh 72milion Napuu water project. In September 2019, Governor Josphat Nanok and former Kajiado Governor David Nkedianye and the National Water Harvesting and Storage Authority chairman signed an MoU for the project to be completed.
The project was to be completed within three months after launch and serve over 10,000 resident. ย The project includes the installation of an elevated water tank in Narewa. The tank will supply water to Narewa, Lokitela, Ekaales, Masewan, Kasarani, Juluk and Trans Africa villages. It will also supply institutions such as Kisumu Polytechnic and Turkana University College.
Stalled project
However years later, the project is still unfinished. In May 2020, Turkana Deputy Governor Peter Lotethiro said the project had faced delays, but the problem had been resolved. He promised that residents would soon access clean water. That is yet to happen.
โWe are worried as a community because the project was meant to benefit us. We are urging the county government and Napuu water project to instal water pipes so residents can get clean water for domestic use and irrigation,โ said Jackson Etot one of the resident.
Mary Tioko said they were happy when the project was initiated, thinking it would bring an end to their long treks in search of water.
“We welcomed the project knowing that it would end our water problem, but it has stalled,โ said ย said Mary Tioko another resident.
