A Murang'a water firm has incurred losses amounting to more than Sh4 million within a period of six months in the wake of increased theft and vandalism of metres, among other water equipment.
Managing Director of Murang'a Water and Sanitation Company (Muwasco) Daniel Ng'ang'a confirmed that in a span of six months, more than 600 water meters have been stolen.
He said the vandals are also targeting water pipes, valves, and taps, among other equipment, saying the vandalism has caused the company a huge loss.
On Thursday, Eng. Ng'ang'a, speaking at Murang'a Police Station after two suspects were arrested in connection with the theft of water meters, observed that the most affected areas include Murang'a town, Mukuyu market, Kabuta, Kongoini, and Maragi, among other places. "Our technical team has been on the ground every day as they fix damaged water pipes.
