Residents of Madogo residents in Tana River have been warned against illegally connecting water supply to their homes and other premises. Mumba however gave a reprieve for those who will visit the Tana Water and Sewerage Company offices and regularize their connections. The director said that the water company has over the years accumulated over Sh40 million in electricity bills due to the illegal connections and spillage. Mumba said the Commission on Revenue Allocation had promised to release Sh2 billion allocated to Tana River from the equalization fund to improve urban water supply and that Madogo will be given priority. “There has been resistance on the transfer of staff, disconnection of illegal water connections and none payment of bills.

Source: The Star July 14, 2021 18:56 UTC