Baricho solarisation project promises cheaper water for the Coast

Water Cabinet Secretary Eric Murithi says the Baricho solarisation project would reduce the cost of pumping water to households in Kilifi County. [File, Standard]

Coast residents may soon benefit from a cheaper and reliable water supply as the Baricho solarisation project in Kilifi County nears completion.

Water, Sanitation and Irrigation Cabinet Secretary Eric Murithi, said the project, currently at 90 per cent complete, would reduce costs of pumping water to households in the area.