MoU: Under Governor Malombe Kitui inches Towards Water Security

 

Governor Malombe with water PS Ronoh show the signed MoU

Our Reporter 


Water Principal Secretary (PS) Kiprono Ronoh and Kitui governor Julius Malombe have signed a Memorundum of Understanding (MoU) to ensure completion of critical water projects across the county. 

This initiative is meant to alleviate biting water shortage in the county. 


Speaking today (Friday) while on a tour of various water projects in Kitui county, the PS said that his ministry will partner with the county government for water provision for both domestic use and food production. 


Sound water master plan 

The PS lauded the county government under Dr. Malombe for its sound water master plan which, when implemented will make the county water secure.


Ronoh said that so far, his ministry has identified water projects to be implemented in Kitui county to address the water insecurity. 


In particular, the PS noted that Masinga - Kitui water pipeline will be upgraded to boost its water provision capacity. Masinga Dam is the main water source for Kitui town and its environs.


"My ministry will work closely with the county government on its water master plan of constructing 100 mega dams across the county," said Ronoh.   


Other priority water projects that will be undertaken as per the signed MoU include completion of Mwingi - Kiambere water project, as well as completion of the stalled Umaa and Kitimui dams.

 Kindaruma-Kiomo-Mwingi-Migwani water pipeline will also be established to address water shortage in Mwingi town and its environs, the PS revealed.   

 

Solar power to cut electricity costs

PS Ronoh stated that his ministry will adopt the use of solar power to cut down on the costs of electricity which currently stands at Sh10 million per month, most of it being power costs for Kitui Water and Sewarage Company (Kitwasco) which manages Masinga - Kitui Water pipeline. 


The signed MoU between the PS and the governor also touches on Non Revenue Water loss where strategies will be put in place to curb water wastage and improve water provision efficiency. 


The efforts towards curbing non revenue water loss include critical water protection infrastructure to stop vandalism of water pipelines and other infrastructure.  


Governor Malombe said the move to reduce water loss will increase the commodity available for use in rural homes, institutions and for irrigation farming.


Dr. Malombe's administration has developed a water master plan that will see mega dams, mini dams, water pans, sand dams and boreholes constructed across the vast county to arrest the water insecurity. 


The national government as well as development partners have shown commitment to work closely with Governor Malombe's administration known for transparency and accountability.


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