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Water Matters: Why Nairobi Should Pay Kiambu and Muranga

“Never defecate where you eat” is one of the common proverbs among the Luos. It calls for a sustainable management of resources in the society. Kenya losses about 430 million liters of clean water annually through meter inaccuracies, theft, burst pipes, and leaks. According to the Japan International Cooperation Agency, the clean water wastage translates to a loss of about Sh. 12.2 billion. The revenue lost negatively affects the economic viability and sustainability of the water utilities and resources. Nairobi being the county with the most extensive water network system in Kenya, it can learn much from these statistics.

Water as a Scarce Resource

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