{"id":18925,"date":"2026-08-18T17:28:00","date_gmt":"2026-08-18T14:28:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/uasingishu.go.ke\/?p=18925"},"modified":"2026-08-19T08:36:50","modified_gmt":"2026-08-19T05:36:50","slug":"moiben-ward-water-projects-set-to-ease-long-standing-water-challenges","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/uasingishu.go.ke\/index.php\/moiben-ward-water-projects-set-to-ease-long-standing-water-challenges","title":{"rendered":"MOIBEN WARD WATER PROJECTS SET TO EASE LONG-STANDING WATER CHALLENGES"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Residents of Moiben Ward are set to benefit from improved access to clean and reliable water following the handover of two water projects to contractors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The projects, located in Kabatu and Sesia, are part of ongoing efforts to address the long-standing water challenges experienced by households and communities across Moiben Sub-County.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The development gives practical meaning to the \u201cMache Biko Beko\u201d slogan associated with Moiben, as investments in water infrastructure continue to translate into tangible services for residents.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Kabatu Water Project<br>The Kabatu Water Project will involve the construction of a comprehensive water supply system, including:<br>An intake sump<br>A solar-powered pumping system<br>A 10-cubic-metre elevated storage tank<br>A pumping main<br>Distribution pipelines<br>Communal water points<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><br>The project is expected to improve water access for residents by providing a more reliable and sustainable water supply system.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" data-id=\"18931\" src=\"https:\/\/uasingishu.go.ke\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/WhatsApp-Image-2026-08-18-at-20.12.53-768x1024.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-18931\" srcset=\"https:\/\/uasingishu.go.ke\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/WhatsApp-Image-2026-08-18-at-20.12.53-768x1024.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/uasingishu.go.ke\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/WhatsApp-Image-2026-08-18-at-20.12.53-225x300.jpeg 225w, https:\/\/uasingishu.go.ke\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/WhatsApp-Image-2026-08-18-at-20.12.53-1152x1536.jpeg 1152w, https:\/\/uasingishu.go.ke\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/WhatsApp-Image-2026-08-18-at-20.12.53.jpeg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" 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residents that the projects would be implemented to the required standards.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The engineers also pledged to make regular site visits to monitor progress, ensure quality workmanship and fast-track construction so that residents can begin benefiting from the projects as soon as possible.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Also present was Moiben Ward\/Sub-County Administrator Obat Tanui, who urged residents to cooperate with the contractors and relevant officials to ensure smooth implementation of the projects.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Tanui called on residents to remain patient and supportive as they await the completion of the works and the delivery of a more reliable water supply.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The two projects are part of broader efforts under Nguzo Number 7 \u2014 Service Delivery, with more households and communities across Uasin Gishu County expected to benefit from ongoing development projects.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">With the implementation of the Moiben water projects, the county&#8217;s commitment to improving access to essential services is increasingly taking shape, bringing hope to communities that have endured water shortages for years.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Residents of Moiben Ward are set to benefit from improved access to clean and reliable water following the handover of two water projects to contractors. 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