NAIROBI, Kenya Sep 21 – Deputy President William Ruto says the Government will spend approximately Sh18 billion for water projects and improvement of sewerage system in Nairobi as part of the country’s infrastructural development.
He said when more people get access to water, it would spur the country’s economic growth and thus transform people’s lives.
Speaking in Dandora grounds, Nairobi County when he inspected the construction work on the Eastern Transmission (Kiambu-Embakasi) Pipeline on Friday, the Deputy President said efforts were being made to ensure equitable water supply to the city residents.
Ruto, who was accompanied by Embakasi North MP James Gakuya, said the Government is committed to addressing the problem of water shortages and the poor sewerage system in the Nairobi.
He said the provision of water remains key to the promotion of sustainable socio-economic development and contribute to poverty reduction.
