William Ruto looks to private sector to increase water access

Mozzart bet country manager Mr Sasa Krneta tests tapped water at St. Basil Lurmbi Primary School after donating a solar-powered borehole to aid ease access to clean water. [File, Standard]

The government is seeking to increase private sector participation in the supply of water to households in an attempt to increase access to the essential commodity.

President William Ruto yesterday told Parliament that his administration is looking to enter into water purchase agreements with private firms, which will then develop water supply infrastructure and ease the supply of water to homes.