Murang’a water firm to build Sh3 billion mega dam.
According to the initial design, it will be set up in Kangema where the county borders the Aberdares Forest and will have a capacity of 400,000 cubic metres.
Residents have complained over water scarcity due to the current drought.
Murang’a Water and Sanitation Company (Muwasco) plans to build a Sh3 billion mega dam in a bid to meet the needs of area residents.
According to the initial design, it will be set up in Kangema where the county borders the Aberdares Forest and will have a capacity of 400,000 cubic metres.
The water will not only be used for domestic purposes, but will facilitate irrigation in the semi arid lower parts of the county.
These include Mukuyu, Kambiti and Maranjau.
Residents have complained over water scarcity due to the current drought.
“As a result of devolution, we are having very many people settling in the county.
We want to invest in storage so we can cater for growing need,” he noted.