Nakuru County has launched a state-of-the-art water drilling rig, a major step in advancing Governor Susan Kihika’s agenda to enhance water accessibility across the county. The new equipment is expected to significantly accelerate borehole drilling efforts, ensuring more residents have access to clean and safe drinking water.
Speaking during the commissioning, Deputy Governor David Kones emphasized that water provision remains a top priority in her administration, with the county making remarkable progress over the past two years.
Key Achievements in Water Access
Over the last two years since Governor Susan Kihika took over, more than 15,500 new households have been connected to clean water. This has seen water coverage expand, with over 60% of Nakuru residents now having access to safe drinking water.
So far, 60 boreholes have already been drilled, and with the new rig, the county aims to drill 70 more boreholes, bringing the total to 130 over the next two years. Already, 45 boreholes have been solarized, reducing operational costs and ensuring sustainability.
Additionally, twenty-three water kiosks have been constructed, benefiting communities with reliable access points, and thirteen springs have been protected to preserve natural water sources.
Over a hundred water projects have been piped under the last-mile connectivity program, covering 407 kilometers and 43 water tanks with a total capacity of 1.58 million liters have been distributed across the county.
The Deputy Governor reiterated that Governor Kihika’s administration is also working closely with the national government to ensure the completion and operationalization of Itare Dam, a major water project that will further improve supply in the region.
He assured Nakuru residents that the government remains committed to ensuring every household has access to clean water and improving health, sanitation, and economic opportunities in the county.
