Six schools in Igembe North Constituency, Meru County, are set to benefit from government-funded borehole projects aimed at improving access to water and creating a better learning environment for pupils and students.
The initiative is expected to address persistent water shortages in the area, which have affected households and institutions and forced learners and communities to contend with limited access to water.
The projects were announced during a public participation forum at St Matthew's Primary School in Mariri, Ntunene Ward, attended by Water, Sanitation and Irrigation Cabinet Secretary Eric Mugaa and Igembe North MP Julius Taitumu.
The schools earmarked for the projects are Mariri Primary School, K.K. Baithai Primary School, K.K. Kiula Primary School, Kathanga Primary School, Linjoka Secondary School and Nairuru Primary School.
Speaking during the meeting, Mr Mugaa said the government had prioritised Igembe North following concerns raised by the area MP over inadequate water supply. He said the absence of reliable flowing rivers had compounded the water crisis, making investment in boreholes necessary to improve access to clean water.
At Mariri Secondary School, the government also plans to install a 20,000-litre storage tank and solar-powered pumping equipment to facilitate water distribution to Kinisa, Kamuu and Nthuliune areas.
The projects will complement a borehole drilled at Mwerongundu Primary School during this year's World Water Day celebrations.
Mr Taitumu said improved water access in schools would reduce the time learners spend looking for water and allow them to concentrate on their studies.
The initiative is also expected to improve hygiene and sanitation in learning institutions, particularly for girls, while easing the burden on school administrations of sourcing water for daily activities.
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