Big relief as Sh143m water project launched in Laikipia

Nanyuki Water and Sewerage Company Managing Director Kennedy Gitonga (left) and Joseph Warui (Contractor) sign the project’s agreement. [Jacinta Mutura, Standard]

Laikipia County has launched a Sh143 million water project that is expected to benefit over 25,000 residents of Solio Settlement Scheme.

The project, which is jointly funded by the county government and the Water Sector Trust Fund, was handed over to the contractor on Thursday and will be completed in six months.