Governor Orengo unveils Sh7 million solarized water project

Siaya County government has launched a solar-powered water project in Yimbo Eastward to enable residents to access clean potable water for domestic and agricultural use.

Governor James Orengo says the Got Matar Primary School Water Project will increase access to safe drinking water and improve hygiene and basic sanitation across the ward.

The project was initiated in 2020 and fully commissioned by Governor Orengo in 2022. It is expected to serve approximately 500 pupils, the teaching staff, and the surrounding community.

The Sh7 million water project employs a token-based system to promote efficient water use and prevent wastage.

The system is powered by both solar energy and electricity, with solar backup proving invaluable during power outages.

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The project is set to serve residents of Got Matar, Nyamonye, Abidha, Buriro, Uhanga, Kuoyo, Chunga, Matar village, and Ulongi villages.

Governor Orengo said the initiative aligns with Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 6, which focuses on ensuring access to clean water and sanitation for all.

“It also supports my nine-point agenda, as outlined in the Nyalore Manifesto, which prioritizes universal access to clean and safe drinking water, enhancing community well-being and sustainable development in Siaya County,” he said.

Got Matar Primary School head Dorothy Owiti expressed gratitude to the county government for bringing water closer to the school.

“This project will not only benefit the school but will also benefit the community significantly,” said Owiti.

The water supports multiple uses at the school, including drinking, cooking, cleaning utensils, and washing clothes. Additionally, it serves the Early Childhood Development Education (ECDE) Centre, where pupils receive fortified porridge, supported by Governor Orengo’s administration.

Residents commended the Orengo-led administration for solarizing the water project, which now benefits over 3,000 households.

According to the project, water is pumped from an intake at Oele Beach, treated, and distributed from a facility at Got Matar Hills.

The project has eliminated the need for women and pupils to travel long distances to fetch water from beaches, improving access to a reliable water source.

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