President Uhuru Kenyatta launches a Sh10 billion water project in West Pokot

President Uhuru Kenyatta addresses residents of Eldoret after he arrived for his tour of the North Rift region. The president was accompanied by Deputy President William Ruto and political leaders from the region. 15-11-2015. [PHOTOS/KEVIN TUNOI/STANDARD]

President Uhuru Kenyatta on Monday launched a Sh10 billion Muruny Water Project in West Pokot County as part of the country’s infrastructural development.

The construction of the dam, which is set to be completed in the next two and half years, will benefit more than 240,000 people in West Pokot and Elgeyo/Marakwet Counties.