Residents of Olare Ainabkoi Ward in Uasin Gishu County are set to benefit from a transformative water project aimed at improving access to clean and safe water, as part of the Financing Locally-Led Climate Action (FLLoCA) Programme.

The initiative, which was officially launched to mark a significant step in addressing water scarcity and climate change, impacts the area.

Hon. Gilbert Chepkonga, the Member of the County Assembly for Ainabkoi Olare Ward, joined Ms. Mercy Kemboi, the Climate Change Unit Officer for Ainabkoi Sub-County, and representatives from the FLLoCA Committee, including Vice Chair Mr. Abraham Boit, in handing over the project site to the contractor.

“With this new project, Ainabkoi Olare ward will experience improved water availability, contributing to better living standards for the local population,” said Hon. Chepkong’a

The Kimuruk Chepngoror Water Project, part of this initiative, will serve over 200 households with a 2.5 km network of pipes for water distribution. Ms. Kemboi states, “This project will significantly improve the community’s access to potable water, ensuring long-term benefits for public health, climate resilience, and socioeconomic development.”

As the project progresses, the community looks forward to the positive impacts of reliable access to clean water in enhancing their health and livelihood.

Also present at the site handover were Ward administrators Mr. Clinton Munai and Mr. Daniel Chemei.