Thirst quenched: Belgium's Sh1.7 billion project brings piped water to thousands

Over 200,000 residents across all five sub-counties will benefit from the water initiative. [iStockphoto]

Thirsty residents of Vihiga County eagerly await the completion of the Sh1.7 billion Belgium-funded water project, which will provide them with unlimited access to clean drinking water.

Hundreds of households expect to benefit from the last mile connection under the Vihiga Water Cluster project, which was launched five years ago and consists of three phases to cover the entire county.