Makueni Governor Mutula Kilonzo Jr has unveiled three water projects in Kikumbulyu North Ward, set to benefit approximately 111,000 people at a cost of over Ksh 77 million.
In Kiaoni, Mutula inspected the extension of the Makaani-Kiaoni water pipeline by 4.4 kilometres, which included the rehabilitation of the Kiaoni Water kiosk, the elevation of a tank tower, and the installation of a 10-cubic-meter tank at Ksh 4.3 million.
The Governor also commissioned a concrete reservoir tank with a capacity of 225,000 cubic meters constructed by KIBMASCO Water Company in Kathyaka. This Ksh 4.5 million project will serve 6,300 people in the Ngulu and Nyayo clusters.
“The commissioning of these water development projects aims to ensure a safe and adequate water supply across Makueni County for domestic, irrigation, and industrial use,” Mutula said at Kiaoni market during the unveiling of the Makaani-Kiaoni water project.
In Athi, the Governor commissioned the Athi-Kilema-Tunguni water project, which cost Ksh 68 million and is projected to benefit over 100,000 people in Kikumbulyu North, Makindu, and Nguumo wards.
The scope of work included the construction of a 250,000-cubic-meter water tank at Mukononi Hill, composite filtration, electromechanical systems for a water treatment plant, distribution networks for the wards, and the construction of four water kiosks.
Other works included the installation of three 100W solar panels, streetlights, a chemical injector pump, and the painting and gauge repair of the elevated tank components.
During the tour, Mutula also commissioned two Early Childhood Development Education (ECDE) projects, where classrooms, stores, three-door toilets, and offices were constructed at Ksh 7 million.
In the Kyaani and Katilani ECDE centres, two classrooms, a store, an office, and three-door toilets were constructed for each.
“My government is committed to ensuring that ECDE learners study in a conducive environment,” said Mutula while unveiling the projects.
Speaking at the same function, Kibwezi Subcounty Deputy County Commissioner (DCC) Paul Wanyonyi urged the public to guard the projects against vandalism, which is rampant in the area.
Wanyonyi encouraged residents to provide security personnel with intelligence information to facilitate the arrest of criminals behind the vandalism of implemented projects.
On defilement, he challenged parents to offer good parenting and report child abuse to ensure perpetrators are prosecuted.
The event was attended by Deputy Governor Lucy Mulili, Water Sanitation and Irrigation Executive Committee Member (ECM) Eng. John Kieti, Devolution, Infrastructure, and Trade ECM Japheth Mang’oka, Sabastian Kyoni, Eng. Peter Mumo, and other senior officers.
