Residents of the Kabuku area in Tigoni-Ngecha Ward have received a new year gift in the form of a high-yielding borehole that promises to end their prolonged era of severe water scarcity.
The new borehole is projected to deliver sufficient and reliable water in the community bringing relief and renewed hope to hundreds of households in Tigoni–Ngecha Ward.
The 300-metre-deep borehole is producing approximately 28,000 litres of water per hour, offering long-term relief to an area that has suffered from severe water shortage for many years.
Drilling works commenced on 28th December 2025, and within just eight days, adequate water was successfully struck and pumped.
County Geologist Richard Munge Muthua and County Water Services Coordinator Isaac Ndirangu were on site to supervise test pumping, a process of confirming the borehole’s high yield and operational viability before full commissioning.
Speaking during the exercise, John Njoroge Mburu, Chairman of the Kibuku water Project said the new borehole would significantly improve daily life for local residents, particularly farmers and households who will utilise the water for both domestic and agricultural use.
Njoroge noted that the community previously relied on the Karura River, located about 2.5 kilometres away, a source that has become increasingly unreliable due to population growth and rising demand.
“For a long time, water has been a major challenge here. This project will save time, support farming and ease the burden on families,” Mburu said.
Project Treasurer Rev. Steve Jessee Githiiri emphasised the importance of proper management of the resource, noting that it serves more than 1,500 homes.
Githiiri said that the management committee is committed to ensuring equitable and sustainable distribution of water to all residents.
“This water must benefit everyone fairly, especially as demand continues to grow,” he said.
The borehole forms part of ongoing efforts by the county to improve water access in areas facing persistent shortages due to population growth, climate variability and overreliance on surface water sources.
Similar interventions have been rolled out in several wards to supplement rivers and enhance access to clean and safe water.
Local residents emphasised that improved water availability will have far-reaching benefits, including better sanitation, improved health and increased agricultural productivity, as the community looks ahead to a more secure and sustainable water future.
By Grace Naishoo
