His Excellency Dr. William Samoei Ruto, PhD, CGH, President of the Republic of Kenya and Commander-in-Chief of the Kenya Defence Forces, has officially commissioned the Ugunja-Sega-Ukwala Water and Sanitation Project in Siaya County.
The Project is part of the Kenya Towns Sustainable Water Supply and Sanitation Programme (KTSWSSP), jointly funded by the African Development Bank (AfDB) and the Government of Kenya.
The project was designed to serve over 100,000 people across the towns of Ugunja, Sega and Ukwala with a daily supply capacity of 8.4 million litres of water.
Key features of the project include:
Energy efficiency: The system incorporates three hydro-power turbines, generating renewable energy that will save over KShs. 790,000 monthly on electricity costs.
A standby pumping system to ensure uninterrupted water supply.
Construction of:
Six reservoir tanks
85 km of transmission and distribution pipelines
Nine water kiosks
Three ablution blocks
A scheme office
Acquisition of a water bowser and last-mile connectivity materials to extend service to underserved areas.
This project marks a significant milestone in the government’s efforts to improve access to clean water and sanitation in growing urban centers, enhancing public health, economic productivity and quality of life in the region.
