Governor Mutula Jr commissions Muatineni borehole water plant

The borehole will benefit over 8,000 residents of Kasikeu ward in Makueni county.

In Summary
  • The borehole, which meets a water demand of approximately 92,000 liters, will feature 15 water distribution points.
  • Governor Mutula Jr said the project will also support individual household connections, further enhancing water accessibility for residents.
Governor Mutula Kilonzo Jr turns the tap on as he commissioned Muatineni borehole in Kasikeu ward on June 13, 2024. Looking on in stripped shirt is the chief officer in charge of Water and Sanitation David Maithya.
Governor Mutula Kilonzo Jr turns the tap on as he commissioned Muatineni borehole in Kasikeu ward on June 13, 2024. Looking on in stripped shirt is the chief officer in charge of Water and Sanitation David Maithya.
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Over 8,000 residents of Kasikeu ward in Makueni county are now benefiaciaries of readily available water following the commissioning of Muatineni borehole water distribution plant.

The water project was commissioned by Makueni Governor Mutula Kilonzo Jr on Thursday, June 13, 2024.

The Muatineni borehole water distribution initiative is a collaborative effort between the Makueni County Government and Water Mission Kenya.

Makueni Governor Mutula Kilonzo Jr gets a taste of the water after commissioning Muatineni borehole flanked by county officials and pupils from Msingi Bora Primary School, June 13, 2024.
Makueni Governor Mutula Kilonzo Jr gets a taste of the water after commissioning Muatineni borehole flanked by county officials and pupils from Msingi Bora Primary School, June 13, 2024.
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The borehole, which meets a water demand of approximately 92,000 liters, will feature 15 water distribution points.

This will ensure broad access throughout the entire Kasikeu ward community.

The watering points include Sultan Hamud primary and secondary schools, a market sanitation facility, Sultan Hamud hospital, Msingi Bora Primary School, a market shed tap among other facilities.

Additionally, the project will support individual household connections, further enhancing water accessibility for residents.

Makueni Governor Mutula Kilonzo Jr when he commissioned Muatineni borehole in Kasikeu ward on June 13, 2024.
Makueni Governor Mutula Kilonzo Jr when he commissioned Muatineni borehole in Kasikeu ward on June 13, 2024.
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