Clean water plan targets 2.27 million children across 18 counties

A girl fetches water for domestic use by the roadside in Karachuonyo, Homabay county in March 2019. More than 2.27 million children across 18 counties will gain access to clean water by 2030 under a new plan. [File, Standard]

More than 2.27 million children will receive direct water, sanitation and hygiene services across 18 counties by 2030 under a new development plan.

The initiative, titled 'Mapping the Blue Thread', will deploy solar-powered systems and water harvesting technologies in arid and semi-arid regions to ensure water systems remain functional during climate shocks.