The Government Launches a KSh 1.2b Water Project to End the Siaya Shortage

• The Ugunja-Sega-Ukwala Water Supply Project in Siaya County, funded at KSh 1.2 billion, will provide clean water to about 100,000 residents
• The system, powered by a gravity-fed water turbine design, can process 8,000 cubic meters per day, reducing costs and ensuring sustainability
• Minister of Home Affairs Raymond Omollo hailed the project as an important step in restoring dignity, increasing livelihoods, and driving economic reforms in western Kenya

Residents in parts of Siaya County are expected to benefit from better access to clean water following the completion of the Ugunja-Sega-Ukwala Water Supply Project, a major infrastructure investment aimed at addressing decades of water scarcity in the area.

The project, funded at KSh 1.2 billion through a partnership between the government and the African Development Bank, is designed to supply safe and reliable water to communities across the Lake Victoria Basin.

Home Secretary Raymond Omollo said the project marks an important step in the government’s efforts to expand access to essential services and improve life in rural and urban communities.

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“The Ungunja-Sega-Ukwala Water Supply Project is more than an engineering feat; it is a restoration of dignity for our people. By turning the tide of decades of water scarcity, we are laying the foundation for health, stability and economic change in the region,” Omollo said.

The treatment facility has the capacity to process 8,000 cubic meters of water per day, serving an estimated 100,000 residents in the towns of Ugunja, Sega, and Ukwala.

The system draws water from the Nzoia River using an innovative design that uses the power of gravity supported by a water-turbine mechanism that supports the electricity supply.

Omollo says sustainable technology significantly reduces operational costs while ensuring that the project remains affordable and reliable for residents.

He said that for communities that previously depended on rivers and remote water stations, the project represents a big change.

“Families can now get clean water through pipes near their homes, saving time spent walking long distances to find water,” he said.

In addition to improving access to water for households, the infrastructure is expected to support economic activities throughout the region.

More than 85 kilometers of pipelines have been laid, connecting urban centers with surrounding rural communities and creating a reliable foundation for agriculture, small businesses and future industrial development.

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Omollo said the project shows how investment in water security and green energy can work together to build a climate-resilient and economic future for communities in western Kenya.

“As we expand such projects across the country, we ensure that no community is left behind in Kenya’s development journey,” he said.

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