9,000 public schools in Kenya to get water in Sh15b drive

Emsos Primary School pupils in Baringo drink stagnant water by the roadside. Water shortage predisposes many to diseases. The government will roll out a Sh15 billion water programme targeting 9,000 public schools. (PHOTO: KIPSANG JOSEPH/ STANDARD)

The government will roll out a Sh15 billion water programme targeting 9,000 public schools.

Water and Irrigation Cabinet Secretary Eugene Wamalwa says the three-year water-for-schools project is aimed at keeping children in schools by reducing diseases through provision of clean water.