Kenya has started major projects to increase rural communities’ access to clean water through solar-powered water schemes, through the Kwale County administration.
When the project was first announced, the county’s governor, Fatuma Achani, emphasized the value of local involvement in development projects by saying that these efforts are the product of thorough talks with grassroots groups.
These initiatives are intended to improve food security in the area by supporting agricultural activities through irrigation in addition to providing clean drinking water. Large-capacity water tanks, motorized boreholes, and solar pumping systems are just a few of the facilities included in the solar water projects, all of which are essential for guaranteeing long-term access to clean water.
Achani emphasized the administration’s dedication to powering these water projects with renewable energy, which will meet the energy demands of marginalized areas and advance environmental sustainability.
Achani emphasized the enduring effects on agricultural output in addition to the short-term advantages of better access to water and sanitation. The county hopes to increase food security and boost food output by funding irrigation and making investments in water infrastructure.
Locals from Mlongotoni Village, including Christin Mwadele, have praised these efforts, pointing out that they make it easier for them to get water without having to go far, which has greatly improved their daily lives.
