MP donates Sh8m pipes to end water dispute

Gichugu MP Njogu Barua (holding a microphone) hands over Sh8 million water pipes to the management committee of the Ngariama/Njukiine water project at Mbiri market yesterday to improve the current water system in the area. [PHOTO: MUNENE KAMAU/STANDARD]

Gichugu MP Njogu Barua has waded into the battle for the control of water supply pitting Ngariama and Njukiine wards residents, donating Sh8 million water pipes.

Barua also promised to give out more funds to expand the five existing water intakes built in 1978 as well as improve on the pipe volume.