The situation is such dire that water vendors have nothing to trade in since Export Processing Zone Authority (EPZA), their main source is no longer selling them the commodity.
Machakos county government through its water regulatory authority in the sub county, Mavoko Water and Sewerage Company (MAVWASCO), has attributed the situation to ballooning numbers of residents in the region.
He said EPZA water is supplied from Nairobi through Nairobi Water and Sewerage Company that has currently cut supply.
“Currently, Nairobi has its own water issues, they cannot supply Mavoko when their own residents do not have water.
They equally have water scarcity themselves, water vendors are in problem,” said Kilonzo.
Kilonzo spoke to the Star in Athi River on Tuesday.
He said Mlolongo and Syokimau residents are the mostly affected by the situation since they do not have an alternative source of water, they solemnly depend on the EPZA line from Ndakaini Dam that passes through Nairobi.
He said MAVWASCO must have its own water source since demand for the commodity is growing everywhere.
Kilonzo said there is already an ongoing Sh2.5 billion national government’s water project in Mavoko to resolve the situation.
We are improving on our storage facilities,” said Kilonzo.