𝐏𝐒 𝐊𝐎𝐑𝐈𝐑 𝐄𝐍𝐆𝐀𝐆𝐄𝐒 𝐀𝐅𝐑𝐈𝐂𝐀𝐍 𝐃𝐄𝐕𝐄𝐋𝐎𝐏𝐌𝐄𝐍𝐓 𝐁𝐀𝐍𝐊 𝐎𝐍 𝐖𝐀𝐓𝐄𝐑 𝐒𝐄𝐂𝐓𝐎𝐑 𝐈𝐍𝐕𝐄𝐒𝐓𝐌𝐄𝐍𝐓𝐒 The Principal Secretary for State Department for Water and Sanitation Julius Korir, CBS @JKorir_K today held discussions with a delegation from the African Development Bank Group (AfDB) @AfDB_Group led by the Bank’s Director for Water and Sanitation, Mr. Mtchera Chirwa, @MJChirwa who paid him a courtesy call. The meeting attended by Water Secretary Eng. Samuel Alima @EngSaoalima focused on reviewing the Bank’s portfolio in Kenya’s water and sanitation sector and identifying measures to fast-track the implementation of ongoing programmes, while advancing pipeline projects towards investment and implementation. Among the key programmes discussed was the completion of the Thwake Multipurpose Dam, which remains a priority intervention in strengthening water security and supporting socio-economic development in the region. The meeting also reviewed the closure of the Kenya Towns Sustainable Water Supply and Sanitation Program, the need to fast-track the commencement of the National Urban Water Supply and Sanitation Program – Phase I, and preparations for a number of strategic pipeline investments. These include the Thwake Downstream Works, Phase II of the Kenya Towns Programme, and Phase III of the Nairobi Rivers Sewerage Improvement Project. The PS underscored the importance of close collaboration between the Government and the African Development Bank to ensure that ongoing programmes are delivered efficiently and that pipeline projects are prepared and mobilised for timely implementation.

ACCELERATING WATER AND SEWERAGE INFRASTRUCTURE DEVELOPMENT IN UASIN GISHU Principal Secretary for Water and Sanitation, Mr. Julius Korir, CBS @JKorir_K accompanied by Water Secretary Eng. Eng. Samuel Alima @EngSaoalima today inspected ongoing works under the Eldoret Sewerage Last Mile Connectivity Project, which is currently 50% complete. The additional works are expected to serve up to 10,000 people and are scheduled for completion by December, expanding access to reliable sewerage services for residents. The PS also inspected progress at the Kipkaren Water Supply Project, including the Oletebes Tank in Kapseret. The project is currently 80% complete and entails the completion of a conventional water treatment plant with a capacity of 24,375 m³ per day, alongside construction of a rising main and storage tank. Upon completion, the project will channel treated water into the existing distribution network, significantly improving water supply to residents of Kapseret, Eldoret International Airport, Racecourse, Upper Elgon View and Langas in Uasin Gishu County, as well as Mlango, Lelmokwo and Mosoriot in Nandi County. PS Korir commended the progress made and emphasised the need to maintain the current momentum to ensure timely completion of the projects and delivery of reliable, quality water and sanitation services to the targeted communities.

Commissioning Fulugani Comprehensive School H.E President H.E Dr. @WilliamsRuto further assured that the Goverment will complete the construction of the remaining schools by the end of the year, ensuring that every affected learner has access to a safe, modern and conducive environment for learning.