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Over 1,800 residents of Takaungu village in Mnarani Ward, Kilifi county will now have fresh water access in their homes following the rehabilitation of old pipes and water tanks at a cost of Sh13.5 million.

Unlock challenges Area Member of County Assembly Juma Chengo said the initiative will unlock the challenges experienced by many residents especially during the drought seasons by alleviating water shortage in the area. He said many families used to trek long distances in search of the precious commodity.

“The population of Mnarani Ward is increasing significantly and especially due to the mushrooming of estates along the Takaungu pristine beach, this project comes in handy to ensure that our people get all the time flow of clean and sufficient water in their homes. This is one of the key issues I gave priority during my campaign towards serving the residents,” said Chengo.

He added, “Already there is a lot of rehabilitation done by the County government including replacing vandalised pipes with new ones, accessing the status of the Baricho-Langobaya pipeline and these are some of the incentives measures put in place of ending the perennial water shortages so am confident that water scarcity will be a history,” he said.

Takaungu resident Ester Uchi said they struggle with water crises, especially during dry seasons when they are forced to trek long distances in search of the commodity but expressed optimism that soon there will be a major transformation in terms of water supply.