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County launches plan to address water crisis

Elias Migwi showcasing his project of harvesting rainwater for irrigation using solar water pump. [Photo by Jacinta Mutura/Standard]

Governor Ndiritu Muriithi has announced that the county will spend Sh15 billion on water projects in the next five years.

Speaking during the county's first water conference yesterday, Mr Muriithi said the money would be used to construct water dams across the 15 wards, fund the proposed Nanyuki Bulk Water Storage, among other projects aimed at easing water problems in the county.

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