The capital residents are set to receive an additional 140 million litres of water through a new development project called the Northern Water Collection Tunnel spearheaded by Governor Johnson Sakaja in a bid to combat water shortage in the city.
The governor has recently confirmed that the project was on its final leg of development and that engineers are currently conducting final quality and content tests on the water before its full release into Nairobi’s distribution network.
“The time to talk is over. Expect clean water, and for those who have been getting water once a week, you will now see more. This project is crucial, and we’re planning ahead to meet the demands of our growing population.”
According to Sakaja, the urgency of more water supply in the capital city would alleviate the water shortage that many residents across Nairobi face.
The Nairobi Water and Sewerage Company Managing Director Engineer Nahashon Muguna, who was also present at the meeting confirmed that some parts of Nairobi had already started benefitting from the new tunnel.
Sakaja furthermore thanked all stakeholders involved in bringing the project to fruition, including the National Government as well as both the Kiambu and Murang’a County Governments.
“We are grateful for President Ruto’s commitment to this project, and for the support of neighboring counties. We will continue to work together as we look toward phase two, which will further address Nairobi’s water needs.’’
This project will not only bring relief to millions of Nairobi residents who experience water shortage but also trigger infrastructural development projects in Nairobi.
