Kitui residents Benefit from Sh3.6mn solar-powered water project
KITUI, Kenya, Oct 15 - More than 2,500 residents of Kitui County have gained access to clean water following the commissioning of a Sh3.6 million Kenya breaking news | Kenya news today |..
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More than 2,500 residents in Kitui County now have access to clean water thanks to a new Sh3.6 million solar-powered borehole commissioned at Kitui Teachers Training College (KTTC). This project, implemented by the Kenya Pipeline Foundation, aims to enhance health, education, and economic growth in the community.
- The project is estimated to benefit over 2,500 residents and cost Sh3.6 million.
- The borehole was commissioned by Petroleum Principal Secretary Mohamed Liban, with KPC Foundation Manager Ms. Rachel Gathoni reaffirming the commitment to sustainable development.
- This is the 10th borehole developed under the Kenya Pipeline Foundation’s community water initiatives, with similar projects in Nakuru, Nairobi, Meru, and Kajiado counties.
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