Mathioya member of parliament, Edwin Mugo, has launched a last-mile water connectivity project that is set to ensure that over 3,500 households are connected to running water.
The 40 million-shillings project, once completed, will entail a 200-kilometre water network across Gitugi, Kiru, and Kamacharia wards.
Speaking at Thuita during the launch, Mugo said that this project will improve the water coverage in the constituency from the current 60 per cent, adding that providing water to the residents of Mathioya constituency was among his top priorities.
“The water is meant for domestic use and targets to connect up to 3500 homesteads once it is completed.” Mugo said.
“It is not right that the residents of Mathioya should continue fetching water on their backs when we have a permanent River Mathioya flowing through the constituency,” he added.
MP noted that the water project will make the lives of the constituents easier and also prevent waterborne diseases by ensuring all households have access to clean and safe water for domestic consumption.
“Once completed, the project will be managed by the local water company Gatamathi since water is a devolved function,” he spoke.
Mugo said that since the supplementary budget had been passed, the construction works should continue as planned without interruptions.
He also divulged that the constituency received 62 million shillings in emergency funds that will be used for various projects focusing on restoring the crucial infrastructure destroyed by landslides and the heavy rains recently experienced in the region.
The MP had earlier launched several feeder roads that have been upgraded to murram in a bid to ease movement of goods and people in the agricultural region.
“We are predominantly an agricultural zone, so the roads are an important part of the local economy,” he stated.
“We have many impassable roads in the region, and upgrading them is important so that people can access social amenities,” he added.
Among the roads commissioned is the Muiri-ini to Kaheta road in Ngutu location, Gitugi ward, that had been rendered impassable by the heavy rains.
“The improved infrastructure will significantly enhance transportation of farm produce such as coffee, tea, and milk to markets, boosting the local economy,” he said.
“People should not be carrying sick people on stretchers because roads are impassable,” the legislator added.
The MP noted that in a bid to improve accessibility, over 300km of small feeder roads have been upgraded to murram over the last two years and about 20 kilometres of main roads tarmacked.
Meanwhile, Mugo called upon all elected leaders to utilise the resources allocated to them for the intended purposes of improving infrastructure and serving the people of Kenya, noting that it is too early for leaders to start engaging in 2027 politics; instead, they should focus on service delivery.
By Purity Mugo
