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10,000 people to get water from new dam

By Phares Mutembei | 6mos ago

Meru Water Chief Officer Phineas Kang'ote and Lewa Conservancy’s John Kinoti launch the Subuiga Dam project in Buuri. [Phares Mutembei, Standard]

Residents of Buuri in Meru have welcomed the Subuiga Dam Community Water Project in the semi-arid area, struggling with difficulty in accessing clean water.

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