Malaba water and sanitation flagship project by the National Government which is set to benefit over 80,000 Busia residents has entered the final stage of completion. The Sh. 900 million water project is at 95% completion and is set to be commissioned by the President early October. Speaking at Malaba during the inspection of the project, the Rift Valley Regional Director for the National Government Development-County Implementation Coordination and Management Committee (NGD-CICMC), Olando Sitati, noted that the government remains committed in ensuring every citizen has access to water for both domestic and agricultural purposes. ‘The main aim of our visit is to oversee the implementation of the Malaba-Malakisi water and sanitation project being one of the flagship projects that will be delivered in fulfillment of the Kenya Kwanza manifesto of clean water at every doorstep,’ said Sitati. Malaba town is one of the municipalities that have no sewerage systems and the project’s completion is expected to address the town’s drainage and sanitation problems which had remained a nightmare to the border town. ‘We have already done major parts of the projects including piping and compensation to land owners where the pipes have passed. In terms of connectivity, the project is 98% complete,’ he added. Sitati urged residents of Busia and part of Bungoma counties to embrace the project as they will be the main beneficiaries. The sentiments were echoed by Teso North deputy County commissioner Stephen Omondi Wambura who lauded the government for prioritizing the area that has a history of water shortage. ‘This project will ensure a constant supply of clean water to thousands of Teso North sub-county residents,’ said DCC Wambura. After completion, the project will be handed over to the county government of Busia under Busia Water and Sewerage Company (BUWASCO). Engineers from the Central Rift Valley Water Works Development Agency also confirmed the project was almost complete.
Source: Kenya News Agency