West Pokot county Governor John Lonyangapuo on the left and water officer s inspecting the drilling of Moriokwo borehole in Kalemnyang Sub Location, Emboasis location, Kongelai Division in Riwo ward. [File, Standard]The county government has started sinking boreholes to address the problem of water shortage in West Pokot. The boreholes will help the residents and their livestock,” the governor said. The governor said residents, even those in remote areas, will have access to clean water for their livestock and for domestic use once the boreholes are complete. The boreholes are along the main livestock migration route to Uganda and will see residents in the semi-arid region have access to clean and safe water.

Source: Standard Digital April 22, 2021 07:45 UTC