More than 5,000 residents, including farmers and public institutions in Subukia Ward, Nakuru County are poised to gain access to safe and clean drinking water as the Gatongu borehole project progresses towards completion.

The ambitious initiative, funded under the Financing Locally Led Climate Action (FLoCCA) programme, aims to tackle long-standing water scarcity issues while bolstering climate resilience in the region.

The project encompasses the construction of a water kiosk, the laying of a 5.6-kilometer pipeline, and the installation of a solar-powered pump at the Gatongu borehole.

These developments are designed to provide a sustainable and reliable water source, crucial for both domestic and agricultural use in the face of increasingly unpredictable weather patterns.