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Residents welcome Kakamega County plan to merge two water companies

KACWASCO official inspecting a water meter at a residence in Kakamega County. [Mumo Munuve, Standard]

Kakamega residents have welcomed plans by the county government to merge two water companies into one large entity.

The arrangement will see the functions of Kakamega County Water and Sanitation Company (KACWASCO) and Kakamega County Rural Water and Sanitation Company (KACRWASCO) consolidated in a bid to enhance efficiency and a return to profitability.

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