Residents of Segero/Barsombe Ward in Soy Sub-County are set to benefit from improved access to clean and reliable water following the handover of four water projects to the contractor on Thursday.
The projects include the Chelabal Water Project, the Emkwen Water Project, the AIC Segero Primary Water Project, and the Tekeiyat Water Project.
They mark a major milestone in the implementation of Nguzo Number 7, which seeks to actualise the devolved unit’s “Mache Biko Beko” campaign aimed at ensuring residents across Uasin Gishu County have access to clean and reliable water.
The projects are expected to commence shortly, beginning with Phase One intake works, followed by the distribution phase.
The development has brought relief and excitement to residents who have endured long journeys for years in search of water.
One of the beneficiaries, Mama Mary, expressed her joy over the project, saying she had carried water over long distances for many years, a burden that eventually contributed to health problems.
“I am very happy. I have carried water for many years over a long distance until my back started developing health-related problems. But soon I will be drawing clean water at my doorstep,” she said.
The handover exercise was presided over by the area Member of County Assembly (MCA), Nathan Malamoch, who urged residents to make prudent use of the commodity once the projects are completed.
Malamoch encouraged residents to use the availability of water to venture into sustainable agriculture and livestock development as a way of improving household incomes and enhancing their living standards.
Engineers in charge of the projects, Eng. Francis Ndasaba and Eng. Celestine Kigen, called on residents to cooperate fully with the contractor to facilitate smooth implementation and timely completion.
They assured the community that the projects would be executed according to the required standards to guarantee sustainability and long-term benefits.
The four projects are part of more than 60 water projects earmarked for implementation across Uasin Gishu County, reflecting ongoing efforts to expand access to clean water and improve residents’ livelihoods.
Also present during the exercise was County Assistant Director for Water Development, Abraham Metto.
For the people of Segero/Barsombe, the projects represent more than access to water. They offer an opportunity to end years of long journeys in search of the basic necessity and create new opportunities for agriculture and livestock development.
By Maurice Aluda
