Residents of Nyamesocho in Gesusu Ward are celebrating a transformative milestone following the official commissioning of the Nyamesocho Water Project under the leadership of Governor Simba Arati.

The project, set to end decades of perennial water scarcity in the region, is funded by the County Development Fund at a cost of Sh4 million and was officially commissioned by the Deputy Governor, H.E. Elijah Obebo.

The facility boasts an output of three cubic metres per hour, drawing from a 250-metre system designed to serve over 4,000 residents.

During the ceremony, the Deputy Governor directed the area chief to facilitate the immediate formation of a community-based committee tasked with the day-to-day management and maintenance of the project to ensure its longevity.

The County Executive Committee (CEC) Member in charge of Water, Environment, Natural Resources and Climate Change, Mr. Cyrus Nyabicha, commended the contractors for their high standard of work and reassured residents of the county government’s commitment to the next phase. 

“We will ensure there is reticulation of water to various households,” he said.

The Chief Officer, Mr. Cleophas Okioi, confirmed the project’s completion and echoed the call for community stewardship. 

The Nyamesocho Water Project adds to a growing list of water interventions in the region, joining the Riongata, Masabo and Kiomiti boreholes as part of a wider initiative to ensure water security for all.

For locals, the arrival of clean water is nothing short of transformative.

Jeremiah Matagaro, a resident, described the project as a “miracle” that has brought immense relief to the village.

“Water is life; without it, there is no life,” he said, while urging residents to take full responsibility for the infrastructure and appealing to the county to fast-track the reticulation process.

Monica Onchomba, speaking on behalf of women in the community, noted that they have been the primary victims of the water crisis. 

“This is a huge relief for women who have struggled with this perennial problem for years,” she said.