The residents of Ilmisigiyo in Kajiado Central, can now breathe a sigh of relief after the Kajiado county government drilled a community borehole for them.

Speaking during the launch of the community borehole, Kajiado governor Joseph Ole Lenku said that due to climate change, food, water and livestock pasture had become scarce, and providing water was a priority for his administration.

The governor noted that his agenda of livable towns with essential services and amenities for a better and dignified life, modulated pastoralism for profitable livestock keeping, and climate-proofed environments to safeguard present and future generations will all be achieved only if there is water.

The community borehole that was constructed by the county government of Kajiado.

Governor Lenku further revealed that plans are in place to ensure that most community boreholes operate using solar energy.

‘In addition to the solar energy, the boreholes will have a backup generator to ensure that water is available at all times,’ said Ole Lenku

While acknowledging that boreholes occasionally develop problems, the governor remarked that the county will train all borehole handlers on how to operate the boreholes.

The governor added that the community members will pay a small maintenance fee for the boreholes and the county will get a company to manage the same.

Area Member of County Assembly Abraham Osoi thanked the governor for the water saying it will go a long way in ensuring there is food in the area which has been adversely affected by drought.

Moses Kishil, a resident of the area is also grateful for the borehole saying that they had to travel long distances to find the precious commodity at expensive rates since they depended on individual boreholes but now, he is glad the situation has changed.

Source: Kenya News Agency