A Chinese company has discovered a natural water source in Kajiado with a capacity to supply over 1700 cubic metres per hour.
The water, which began to ooze from an underground aquifer three months ago, has already formed a stream stretching 100km downstream.
The area has no seasonal rivers and access to water has been a major challenge.
Purified and supplied China Communication Construction Company Deputy General Manager Guo Ging now says his company will build two 800-cubic-metre-capacity tanks that will act as storage for the water which will then be purified and supplied to homes.
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Residents say the water source is a miracle and a blessing to many.
“We have been surviving on limited water supply or digging deep in our pockets to get water at an additional price.
“The water has already been directed to the community Oloshoibor Mega Dam for distribution and local consumption.
“Livestock community troughs will be put up along the water stream to aid locals,” Lenku said.