๐ ๐๐ธ๐ผ๐ป๐ผ๐ป๐ถ, ๐ฆ๐ฒ๐ฝ๐๐ฒ๐บ๐ฏ๐ฒ๐ฟ ๐ญ๐ฑ – Governor Mutula Kilonzo Jr has kicked off a development tour of Kikumbulyu North Ward by commissioning the newly rehabilitated and extended Athi Tunguni Water Project, aimed at improving access to reliable and clean water for residents.
The works included improvements to the existing treatment plant, including the installation of composite filtration units, cleaning of storage tanks, installation of three 100-watt solar streetlights, a chemical injector pump, painting of elevated tank components and repair of gauges.
The project also involved major electro-mechanical works at the treatment plant, including the installation of a second submersible pump and accessories, as well as construction of a 7.28-kilometre DN 200 rising main to Mukononi tanks.
A 250-cubic-metre reinforced concrete tank was constructed at Mukononi Hill to enhance water storage and distribution. The project also included distribution networks serving parts of Makindu, Kikumbulyu North and Nguumo wards.
The distribution lines included the 5.15-kilometre MukononiโMusinginiโKamboo line, the 5.1-kilometre MukononiโKathyakaโNyayo Shopping Centre line and the 3.35-kilometre MukononiโSyumile line.
Four water kiosks were also constructed at Mukononi, Katangoo, Ilumya and Syumile (Muundani), providing residents with more accessible water points.
Speaking during the commissioning, Governor Mutula said the county government had also incorporated solar power solutions to support continuous water supply while reducing electricity costs associated with pumping and treatment.
He said the additional water interventions commissioned during the tour were part of the county government’s broader efforts to improve water access in selected wards beyond Kikumbulyu North.
Through the FLLoCA programme, the county government had implemented a project to tap water from the Athi Tunguni Kilema Water Project to supplement water from Umani Springs, which had previously been supplied through a rationing programme to areas including Kingโuutheni, Kitulani and surrounding communities up to Kilisa.
The intervention also extended the existing supply pipeline infrastructure to Kingโuutheni and Kwa Sanga in Iviani Village, helping to improve the reliability and reach of water supply in the affected areas.
The project works is part of the county government’s efforts to strengthen water infrastructure, improve storage and distribution, reduce reliance on rationing and expand access to reliable and clean water in the targeted communities.
The Governor is accompanied on the development tour by Deputy Governor, Lucy Mulili, several County Executive Committee Members, County officials, area MCA Jackson Mbalu and other members of the County Assembly led by Majority Leader, Kisungi wa Katete.
