Over 300 households in Komothai, Githunguri Sub-County, Kiambu, now enjoy reliable access to clean water after more than a decade of persistent water scarcity.
The Komothai Community Water Project, launched under Governor Kimani Wamatangi’s Maji Nyumbani Initiative, has brought transformation through the restoration of a previously dormant borehole and replacement of a 10,000-litre storage tank.
The initiative is part of a broader county effort to improve water security amid climate challenges and increasing demand.
For years, the Komothai community relied on unsafe or distant water sources, with residents walking long distances in search of water for domestic use.
Today, the upgraded facility, equipped with a solar-powered pump and managed by the community ensures sustainability and year-round water access.
“The Komothai Community Water Project is a true example of how coordinated efforts between government agencies and local communities can transform lives.
By restoring the borehole and replacing the storage tank, we’ve ensured over 300 households now have access to clean, reliable water, something they lacked for over a decade.
Sustainability was at the heart of this project, from solar pumping to community management, and we are proud to support such impactful solutions,” says Eng. Naftaly Mutuma, Sub-Basin Area Coordinator, Water Resources Authority (WRA).
The project has greatly improved the livelihoods of residents. “We had given up hope of ever having consistent water again. Thanks to the governor, our tank has been replaced, and we now have a reliable supply of clean water,” said Wanjiku, a Komothai resident.
The Komothai initiative is among 30 similar borehole projects implemented across Kiambu County in areas like Ndenderu, Ruiru, Ndeiya, and Kabete.
The county has solarised more than 25 boreholes and installed over 60,000 litres of water storage in schools, markets, and health centres.
Kiambu County aims to lay over 500 kilometres of new water pipes to connect more households in the coming two years. Through coordinated planning and community engagement, the county is setting a strong example for sustainable water development.
By Collins Kirimi
