Ministry of Water, Sanitation and Irrigation has commissioned the construction of two water pans in Homa Bay County. Speaking during the ground breaking of the construction Sunday, Water Secretary Eng. Samuel Alima said that the government was committed to resolving water shortage which had affected the area for many years.
The water pans will be constructed in Gembe (Ponge village) and Lambwe (Ogando village) Wards of Suba North constituency at a cost of Sh 30 million to cushion the residents from persistent water shortage. They are expected to be complete within three months.
Access to clean water
“The region has been experiencing water shortage for a long period of time and we believe that through the two projects, the residents of this region will be relieved. We call on the residents to make good use of the water once the projects are complete and also step up agricultural production to ensure food security in the area,’’ he said.
The Engineer disclosed that the Ministry is also set to launch the construction of two other water pans in Tinga and Kokech locations in two weeks’ time. The project will serve about 1000 households drawn from more than five villages. At least one million residents in Homa Bay are at the risk of contracting diseases associated with the use of dirty water. Many families cannot access clean tap water after Kenya Power disconnected electricity to water treatment plants.
