Baitulmaal Kenya has launched an emergency water trucking project to support drought-affected communities in Wajir County.
The initiative, which was flagged off in Wajir Town, will cover 37 locations across all six sub-counties, targeting households facing acute shortages of clean and safe water.
The Founder, Baitulmaal Kenya, Ugas Sheikh Mohamed said the project is intended to respond to the escalating drought situation in the county.
“Today, I officially flagged off a life-saving drought response water trucking project sponsored by Baitulmaal Kenya, aimed at supporting the most water-scarce communities across all six constituencies of Wajir County,” said Ugas.
He noted that the intervention will ensure immediate access to clean water for households, livestock, and other vulnerable groups.
“This intervention targets dozens of severely affected locations to ensure access to clean and safe water for households, livestock, and vulnerable groups whose survival depends on this critical resource,” he added.
Ugas said the project will run for several months as part of efforts to cushion affected communities across the county.
“We have flagged off this water trucking project that will continue for a couple of months to respond to the escalating drought situation in the county. We commit ourselves to remain at the forefront in cushioning affected locations in the six constituencies,” he said.
The launching ceremony was attended by Wajir Senator Abass Sheikh, county government officials, Members of the County Assembly, religious leaders, elders, and community representatives.
Wajir County is currently classified under the ‘Alarm’ drought phase by the National Drought Management Authority (NDMA), indicating severe water shortages, depleted pasture, and deteriorating livestock conditions.
The ongoing drought follows successive failed rainy seasons, forcing residents to travel long distances in search of water, while livestock losses and food insecurity continue to rise.
By Hamdi Buthul
