Marakwet west: The Kibigos Water Supply Project in Marakwet West Sub-County is nearing completion, marking a significant milestone in the government's efforts to improve water security in rural areas.
According to Kenya News Agency, the project, being executed by the North Rift Valley Water Works Development Agency (NRWDA), will serve residents of Kibigos Centre, Kapsaina, Tartar, and adjacent settlements once commissioned. It has been designed to enhance water distribution efficiency and reliability through the construction of modern intake systems, transmission pipelines, and storage reservoirs.
During a recent site inspection, Marakwet West Member of Parliament Timothy Kipchumba commended the progress achieved so far, noting that the project was nearing its commissioning phase. 'The ongoing Kibigos Water Project is nearing completion. I thank the North Rift Valley Water Works Development Agency, the implementing agency, for a job well executed. So far, so good,' said Kipchumba.
He highlighted that the project forms part of the national administration's integrated water resource management (IWRM) framework, aimed at ensuring equitable distribution of water resources and promoting climate-resilient development. 'The government, led by the President William Ruto has lined up a comprehensive water programme which, when fully implemented, will see a drastic increase in the number of households accessing piped and treated water,' the legislator added.
Moreover, the Kibigos Water Project uses a gravity-fed distribution system to deliver water efficiently, reduce non-revenue water losses, and ensure sustainable water supply for domestic, institutional, and small-scale agricultural use. Residents have expressed optimism that the project will not only alleviate the chronic water shortages but also support key socio-economic sectors, including education, health, and agribusiness, which depend heavily on reliable water access.
Kipchumba reaffirmed his commitment to promoting development projects that deliver tangible benefits to the people of Marakwet West.