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Sh10 billion water projects to be ready this year, says Water PS

By Boniface Gikandi | 4yrs ago

Water and Irrigation Principal Secretary Joseph Wairagu with Athi Water CEO Mwangi Thuita at Kiunyu market in Gatanga during the inspection of a water project. [Boniface Gikandi, Standard]

Most of the 150 water projects worth Sh10 billion in Murang'a County will be completed this year.

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