Stakeholders move to end Wote water shortage
Efforts to address water shortages in Wote Town and surrounding areas have received a boost following a stakeholders’ meeting to strengthen coordination in the implementation of the Kaiti 4 Water Project.
The County Government of Makueni, Tana Athi Water Works Development Agency (TAWWDA), the National Government, Wote Water and Sewerage Company (WOWASCO) and other stakeholders met on Tuesday to review the progress of the project and explore ways of accelerating its implementation.
The project, which is currently 20 per cent complete, is expected to improve water supply and distribution in Wote and neighbouring areas once completed.
Key components of the project include the construction of a water storage tank, raising of the main pipeline and installation of a 21-kilometre water distribution network.
The infrastructure is expected to increase the capacity and reliability of water services in the targeted areas, where residents have continued to face challenges accessing adequate and dependable water supplies.
Speaking during the meeting, Acting County Executive Committee Member (CECM) for Water and Sanitation Japheth Mang’oka called on all stakeholders to strengthen their collaboration to ensure the project is implemented successfully and within the agreed timelines.
Mang’oka said the project would play an important role in reducing water shortages affecting Wote Town and surrounding communities.
He urged the implementing agencies and other partners to maintain close coordination throughout the construction period to address emerging challenges and prevent unnecessary delays.
The Kaiti 4 Water Project is expected to be completed within 18 months. Upon completion, the project is anticipated to expand access to water and improve service delivery to residents and other water users in Wote and its environs.
The meeting also provided an opportunity for stakeholders to assess the project’s implementation and reaffirm their commitment to working together towards improving water infrastructure in Makueni County.
Makueni has continued to invest in water infrastructure as part of efforts to improve access to reliable water services and address shortages affecting urban and rural communities.
Others also present during the meeting were CECM for Lands, Urban Planning, Development, Environment and Climate Change Dr. Paul Musila and Wote-Nziu Ward Member of the County Assembly Felix Mateso, among other stakeholders.
