Relief as 14, 000 households in Keiyo North enjoy piped water after KVDA rehabilitated dams.

It is a sigh of relief for at least 14, 000 households in Keiyo North Sub County who now have access to clean piped water at their doorsteps following the rehabilitation of two collapsed dams in the region.

Etio and Yokot dams in Kamariny ward were commissioned by H.E President William Ruto and rehabilitated by Kerio Valley Development Authority (KVDA) will also promote irrigated agriculture by an additional 1, 000 acres of land.

For several decades the community was forced to trek for long distances in search of water for domestic use after the dams constructed in the colonial era receded in volume due to heavy siltation. The dams became a flood plain during the rainy season only to dry up when the rains stopped. 

The rehabilitation exercise and subsequent piping will result into increased household incomes since the community will engage in sustainable farming because of reliable water supply, improved food security and also aid in environmental conservation through the horticulture establishment of fruit tree farming.

The dams will also encourage fish farming thus diversifying income generation and boosting this venture, already the Authority has stocked the Yokot dam which has since been commissioned for use with 100, 000 fish fingerlings.

The area is suitable for growing maize, avocados, macadamia, pyrethrum, coffee, potatoes, passion fruits, beans, kale and cabbages among others.