Concern over small towns as Water Day is celebratedEmerging small towns have been identified as a direct threat to water, sanitation and hygiene sustainability. [Photo, Courtesy]Emerging small towns have been identified as a direct threat to water, sanitation and hygiene sustainability.As the World Water Day is celebrated today, figures show Kenya’s per capita for water is dwindling rapidly. Addressing the media, officials of humanitarian organisation Water Aid East Africa pointed out that small towns mainly grow without proper planning, hence the challenge of water. “Infrastructure development for small towns is lagging behind and this is creating a big headache as these urban centres continue to expand," said Murungu. “We need innovative strategies if we are to make awater a reality for everyone by 2030,” stated Olutayo Bonkale-Bolawole, the regional director of WaterAid East Africa.

Source: Standard Digital March 22, 2019 08:48 UTC