Ruiru MP Simon King'ara (right) during the inspection of the project
By John Kamau
Residents of the populous Ruiru constituency in Kiambu County will benefit from a boost of an additional 27 million cubic meters of water from the government.
The new connection from Karimenu Dam Two water supply which is being implemented through Athi Water and Sewerage Services, targets a population of about 300,000 in Kahawa Sukari/Mwihoko area.
Speaking after inspecting progress on the Sh400 million water project funded by the national government, area MP Simon King’ara said the water will be in taps in about two weeks.
“This is phase two of the Kahawa Sukari/Kahawa Wendani/Githurai water supply which started about two years ago at a cost Sh 1.6 billion, but it did not cover areas like Mwihoko and Lang’ata Farm,” King’ara explained.
He said the project is set to significantly improve access to clean water for the electoral area’s population currently estimated to be 800,000, particularly in Githurai sub-county whose residents have had to grapple with water shortages and rationing for a long time.
King’ara maintained that the enhanced water supply will meet increased demand for the commodity, including the ongoing affordable housing scheme in Ruiru town with 1,050 new units.
“The Eastern Bypass has led to a surge in population and growth of business enterprises and institutions never witnessed before, so this water project is expected to meet the increased demand for water for a long time” said the MP.
He also appealed to the government to increase the supply from Karimenu Dam which stands at 40 percent to 100 percent to ensure there will never be water shortages in the area.
Site engineer Elias Kiplang’at said the main 24-inch pipes being laid down will run for 13 kilometers with 67-kilometer distribution pipes.
“The project is 90 percent complete and the water has enough pressure to reach high buildings through gravity so hances of using power to boost supply are minimal,” stated Kiplang’at.
A spokesman for the residents Peter Mwangi said they used to get water rations at least once a week but this would now be a thing of the past.
“It has been a struggle especially for small scale business people, particularly those operating food kiosks who incurred more expenses buying water in jerricans. The improved water supply will now enable them to make more profits,” said Mwangi.
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