H.E. Governor Mutula Kilonzo Jr on Thursday evening appeared before senate County Public Investments and Special Funds Committee.

H.E. Governor Mutula Kilonzo Jr on Thursday evening appeared before senate County Public Investments and Special Funds Committee to respond to auditor General’s report for the years 2018/2019, 2019/2020, and 2020/2021 surrounding three Makueni water companies: Mbooni Water and Sanitation Company (MBONWASCO), Wote Water and Sewerage Company (WOWASCO) and Kibwezi Makindu Water and Sanitation Company (KIBMAWASCO).

The senator Godfrey Osotsi led committee heard from the governor how the county had laid down various measures of ensuring the companies run on profitability and enough water is supplied to locals.

1. Intensified patrols to reduce water infrastructure vandalism

2. Automation to bring sanity in water sector through smart metres supported by Safaricom

3. Operationalization of various water projects for increased water volumes:

I) Operationalization of Athi Kalawa water project.

Ii) Athi-Tunguni to Kilema Hill water project

Iii) desilting and repair of pipes in Mulima earth dam .