Tharaka Nithi County Collaborates With Korean Green Growth Trust Fund To Enhance Access To Clean Water
Officials from Korean Green Growth Trust Fund, a World Bank Trust Fund, representatives from the Program Management Unit for K-WASH and those from Tharaka Nithi County Government visit Tunyai Water Project in Tharaka constituency.
By Mwenda Njeru
Tharaka Nithi Governor Muthomi Njuki is committed to ensuring that every resident of the county has access to clean drinking water despite the huge climatic and financial challenges.
In line with this vision, the Department for Water & Irrigation in Tharaka Nithi hosted a delegation from the Korean Green Growth Trust Fund (KGGTF), a World Bank Trust Fund, alongside representatives from the Program Management Unit for K-WASH on Monday.
The delegation was warmly received by Agriculture Executive Njue Njagi and Water Chief Officer Loise Wanja, who highlighted the importance of the partnership between national and county governments, as well as the role of the World Bank in supporting water and sanitation projects.
The KGGTF is offering crucial technical support under the K-WASH program, specifically in developing Countywide Water and Sanitation Strategies and Investment Plans (CWSSIPs) and Performance Improvement Action Plans (PIAPs).
The focus of this support is to integrate green growth strategies, which include mitigating and adapting to climate change, reducing environmental impacts, promoting multi-purpose water use, and enhancing integrated water resource management and service delivery models.
The KGGTF team is also helping to design a comprehensive PIAP tool, which will guide Water Service Providers in developing actionable plans and identifying bankable projects.
The visit included discussions with the County’s Program Implementation Unit for K-WASH and the Management Committee for the Tunyai Borehole Water Project.
The Tunyai project, which serves over 2000 people, is a prime example of the county’s commitment to improving water access.
Among the project beneficiaries are students at Tunyai Secondary School and Tunyai Primary School, who now have access to clean water, a stark contrast to the contaminated water from the nearby Kiriria river that had previously been a major health risk for the community.
The Tunyai Catholic Priest, Father Mwenda, suggested improvements to the water storage capacity to benefit more people, noting the current capacity could serve a larger portion of the population.
“The goal is to ensure that every resident of Tharaka Nithi has access to clean and safe water. We will continue to work closely with both public and private partners to achieve this,” said Agriculture Executive Njue Njagi.
The KGGTF delegation praised the county government for its effective implementation of water programs and acknowledged the significant improvements in local water access and sanitation, which are essential to enhancing public health in the region.
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