In a laudable effort to resolve severe water shortage in the remote Nairutia area of Nyeri county, Mutitu Water Project has delivered the first batch of 5,000-litre water tanks for its 100 members.
The initiative is aimed at increasing the resident's water security by providing a means of water harvesting and storage during the rainy season in the drought-prone area.
According to the chairman Mutitu Water Project, Joseph Kagiri, the initiative will also support the residents' transition from rain-fed to irrigation farming. "As many of you are aware, this region is classified as arid and semi-arid, facing numerous challenges such as drought, inadequate sanitation, and water scarcity.
This project will enable them to establish kitchen gardens, allowing them to grow their own food and reduce their reliance on food donations especially during the dry season as has been the norm," said Kagiri.
