Marakwet west: Twelve schools across Marakwet West Sub-County have benefitted from a clean water initiative launched through the National Government Constituency Development Fund (NG-CDF), aimed at improving access to safe and reliable water for learners. The programme, spearheaded by Marakwet West Member of Parliament, Timothy Kipchumba, seeks to ensure that all schools have adequate facilities for clean water harvesting and storage, a crucial step towards enhancing hygiene and creating a conducive learning environment.
According to Kenya News Agency, Kipchumba emphasized the importance of ensuring students have reliable access to clean water. 'To ensure that our children have adequate and reliable access to clean water in our schools, we have, through NG-CDF, started a comprehensive programme to supply water tanks for purposes of harvesting and storing water,' said Kipchumba.
In the first phase, water tanks were distributed to schools in Arror, Kapsowar, Moiben Kuserwo, Lelan, Cherangany Chebororwa, and Sengwer wards. The beneficiaries include Barsumbat Secondary and Kipkener Primary in Arror Ward; Kaptabuk and Matira Primary Schools in Kapsowar Ward; Kapkoros and Chebiemit Primary Schools in Moiben Kuserwo Ward. Others are Koisungur Boys and Kaptalamwa Primary in Lelan Ward; Simat and Chebai Primary Schools in Cherangany Chebororwa Ward; and Kapcherop Primary together with Kapterit Day in Sengwer Ward.
Kipchumba noted that access to clean water remains fundamental to the health and well-being of learners, playing a vital role in maintaining sanitation standards and supporting school feeding programmes. 'Access to clean water is fundamental to the health and well-being of our children. It also plays a significant role in ensuring effective sanitation and the smooth running of school feeding programmes,' he added.
The legislator further pledged to expand the initiative to reach more schools in the coming phases, reaffirming his commitment to transforming Marakwet West through sustainable development and inclusive growth. The project has been welcomed by school heads and parents as a timely intervention, especially in areas that have long struggled with water shortages, ensuring that learners can now study in a cleaner, healthier environment.