Eldoret residents during a meeting on water tariffs on Wednesday /MATHEWS NDANYIAngry residents of Eldoret are threatening to carry out street protests to demand withdrawal of new water tarrifs which have been increased by more than 250 per cent. “As residents and water consumers, we will take to the streets and stop all operations in town if the water tarrifs are not reversed,” Korir said. However, Eldoret Water and Sanitation Company has defended the move. “We cannot accept such increase without proper involvement of residents who are the consumers,” Menjo said. It also plans extend the water lines to new areas of the city or access by more residents.

Source: The Star November 15, 2024 22:21 UTC