The Machakos County Executive Committee Member (CECM) for Water, Irrigation, Environment, Sanitation and Climate Change, Onesmus Kuyu, on behalf of H.E. Governor Wavinya Ndeti, officially commissioned the Mbembani Dispensary Borehole in Ndalani Ward, Yatta Sub-County, marking a major milestone in the county’s efforts to expand access to clean and safe water.
Onesmus Kuyu was accompanied by Ms. Lee Chang Ok, the Board President of I Love Africa, a South Korea–based non-governmental organization, and the Member of County Assembly for Ndalani Ward, Hon. Francis Kitaka. The leaders lauded the project as a practical solution to long-standing water challenges faced by residents and public institutions in the area.
The borehole was drilled in 2024 by the County Government of Machakos through the Department of Water and Irrigation and later fully equipped through a strategic partnership with I Love Africa. It is a high-yield facility fitted with a modern solar-powered pumping system, ensuring uninterrupted and cost-effective water supply. The project also includes two elevated 10,000-litre water storage tanks and an extensive distribution network.
The water system now supplies safe and clean water to key institutions, including Mbembani Level 2 Health Facility, Iatineni Primary School, Mbembani Secondary School, Mbembani Police Station, Mbembani Market, as well as surrounding households and villages. In total, the project is directly benefiting more than 11,000 residents.
Speaking during the commissioning, CECM Onesmus Kuyu reaffirmed the county government’s commitment to improving water access as a foundation for public health, education, food security, and economic growth. He noted that reliable water supply to health facilities and schools will significantly improve service delivery, hygiene, and learning environments, while households will experience reduced water scarcity and improved quality of life.
The project is environmentally friendly, relying on renewable solar energy, and is designed for long-term sustainability with minimal operational costs. Leaders present praised the partnership model, terming it a strong example of how collaboration between government and development partners can deliver impactful and lasting solutions to communities.
The Mbembani Dispensary Borehole aligns with Governor Wavinya Ndeti’s development blueprint, “Chakula Mezani, Pesa Mfukoni,” by supporting healthier communities, enhancing nutrition, boosting productivity, and creating an enabling environment for socio-economic development across Machakos County.
Residents welcomed the project with gratitude, describing it as transformative and timely, especially for institutions and households that previously struggled with unreliable water sources.
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