Mauche, Njoro sub-county – The construction of a 50,000-litre masonry water tank and accompanying pipe-laying works at the Kusumek water project in Mauche Ward has reached 90 per cent completion. Once finalised, the initiative will deliver clean, safe water to over 2,000 residents in Chepitet, Basiriat, Burgei, Koilong’et and Kusumek villages, drastically reducing both the distance and time taken for households to fetch water.

Led by the County’s Department of Water Services, this project features a robust masonry tank designed to store and distribute water efficiently through newly extended piping networks. By positioning water sources closer to communities, the development alleviates the physical burden on residents—particularly women and children—who traditionally travelled long distances to access potable water.

The Kusumek scheme exemplifies Governor Susan Kihika’s pledge to secure water provision across Nakuru County. “We are committed to ensuring that every household has safe and sufficient water at their doorstep,” said the County Executive Committee Member for Water. “This project is a testament to that promise.”

Final commissioning is slated for the coming weeks, after which routine maintenance plans and community-managed water committees will be established to guarantee the system’s sustainability and reliability.

With the Kusumek project nearing its finish line, Mauche Ward stands as a model for how targeted infrastructure investments can deliver immediate, life-changing benefits to rural communities.