Kwale – Governor Fatuma Achani has inaugurated several new water and sanitation projects, including the Kwale Water and Sewerage Company (KWAWASCO) office, a water quality laboratory, and public ablution blocks. The initiatives, a collaboration between the county government, World Bank, and KWAWASCO, aim to enhance water supply services and sanitation for the residents of Kwale.

According to Kenya News Agency, these projects are part of the Water and Sanitation Development Project and are focused on improving water supply and sanitation services within Kwale municipality. The Governor highlighted her administration’s commitment to providing clean, continuous water supply, emphasizing that the new water laboratory will play a crucial role in ensuring water quality and safety.

The Governor expressed confidence in the water laboratory’s capabilities to test and analyze water samples for any harmful substances, ensuring the safety of the water supplied to Kwale residents. She urged KWAWASCO to maintain and protect the new equipment, given its sensitive and costly nature.

The event was attended by notable figures, including Deputy Governor Chirema Kombo, World Bank representative Pascaline Wanjiku, Water Services Regulatory Board CEO Julius Itunga, County Water Executive Hemmed Mwabudzo, and KWAWASCO Managing Director Eric Parmet. Governor Achani thanked the World Bank for its partnership in the water project, aligning with Kwale’s vision to improve water infrastructure.

Under the water project, four new ultra-modern public toilets have been completed in Kwale, with six others in Diani municipalities. The Governor noted that these developments would alleviate the need for KWAWASCO to travel to Mombasa for water sampling tests, thus saving time and resources.

Governor Achani emphasized the responsibility of KWAWASCO workers in ensuring an uninterrupted water supply and urged them to address illegal water connections. She highlighted the indispensability of water to human existence and prioritized it as a key sector in her administration.

World Bank representative Pascaline Wanjiku reaffirmed the organization’s ongoing partnership with the county government, and Water Services Regulatory Board CEO Julius Itunga praised Kwale’s water quality laboratory as a benchmark for other counties.

KWAWASCO’s Eric Parmet stated that the laboratory would be instrumental in identifying water pollution sources and ensuring access to potable water for residents. He emphasized the importance of maintaining water quality standards from production to consumption.

With these new facilities, Kwale aims to provide better water quality assurance to its consumers and stakeholders, enhancing the overall health and well-being of its residents.