Over 10,000 residents to benefit as Loturtur Rural Water Supply Project nears completion in Turkana

Turkana County government officials and parters inspecting Lotuttur water project. [Mike Ekutan]

Residents of Loturtur and Lore Amatet in Kerio Ward, Turkana Central Sub-County, are set to benefit from improved access to clean and safe drinking water following significant progress in the implementation of the Loturtur Rural Water Supply Project under the Horn of Africa Groundwater for Resilience Project (HoAGW4RP).

During an inspection tour of the ongoing civil works, project stakeholders confirmed that the project had reached an advanced stage, with the remaining works expected to be completed within the next three months.

Speaking during the inspection, County Project Coordinator (CPC) Charles Ekeno described the project as a key investment aimed at addressing water scarcity challenges in the area and improving the livelihoods of local communities.

“The progress of works is encouraging, and we are confident that the project will be completed within the scheduled timelines,” said Ekeno.

He added that once completed, the scheme would provide reliable access to clean, piped and potable water to the communities of Loturtur and Lore Amatet.

Ekeno further noted that the project is expected to benefit more than 10,000 residents and significantly reduce the long distances many people currently walk in search of water.

He also emphasised that the initiative would improve sanitation and public health standards in the surrounding areas.

During the visit, officials confirmed that the contractor had delivered the base reservoir tank for installation.

The project team also inspected the hot-dipped galvanised steel plates for the tank to ensure they met the required quality and safety standards.

“This inspection is important because we want to ensure that all materials being installed meet the approved specifications for durability and safety,” Ekeno said.

Residents of Loturtur in Kerio Ward welcomed the initiative, saying it would greatly improve access to essential water services and ease the burden of water shortages in the area.

The inspection team included Turkana Rural Water and Sanitation Company (TURWASCO) Managing Director Ekaran Samuel, representatives from CAS Consultants, and members of the Sub-Project Implementation Unit (SPIU), among them Procurement Specialist Albert Korikel and Monitoring and Evaluation Specialist Paul Kotome.