Relief for Pokot Residents as Gov’t Launches Clean Water Project

West Pokot Governor Simon Kachapin alongside County Officials during the launch of the water projects.PHOTO/Courtesy.

By Benson Aswani,

The Ministry of Water in West Pokot County led by Julius Korir has officially launched two water projects in Muruny,Chepareria and Mtembur in Kitalakapel on Monday 7th 2024.

The launching program was attended by the County Boss Simon Kachapin among other County Stakeholders.

Speaking after officially launching the water projects, Korir said that the projects, which had taken three years to complete Korir thanked the donors who came in handy in delivering the water project to the people of West Pokot.

Worth noting is that the project was funded by the European Union E.U. together with the National Government and has been a big step in ensuring that the majority of the County’s residents have access to clean drinking water.

“The launch of these projects is a very important step in ensuring that the residents of these areas get clean water and solve the challenge of getting this important product,” said Korir.

In addition, Korir assured the residents of West Pokot that the Siyoi Muruny project, which was delayed due to financial challenges, will be completed within the next one year, while further noting that it is currently 65 percent complete.

“The Muruny water project has faced a financial challenge for some time now, but I assure the residents of this county that funds have been allocated to ensure that this project is completed within the next one year,” he said.

Also in attendance, West Pokot Governor Simon Kachapin, said that the water projects are a big relief for the residents of those areas, especially for home use, livestock and small agricultural projects, given that those areas are heavily affected during the dry season.

“This water will help the residents of these areas for home use and even for small projects such as vegetables considering that this area is more affected during drought,” said Kachapin.

Residents led by Rebecca Reng’etiang have praised the move which they have said will ensure clean water and prevent them from frequent diseases caused by the use of dirty water.

“We are very grateful for the launch of these projects. It will be very useful for us especially in dealing with frequent diseases that plague this area due to dirty water,” said Reng’etiang.