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Water pans promises lifeline to farmers in semi-arid areas

One of the 520 water pans excavated by the National Irrigation Authority in Subukia. [Kennedy Gachuhi/Standard]

Residents of dry Subukia and Rongai sub-counties in Nakuru County got a new lease of life following the construction of water pans by National Irrigation Authority (NIA).

The authority on Friday launched the excavation of 100 water pans in Solai, which will cost Sh19 million, to ease access to water by locals.

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