Marsabit Water and Sewerage Company (MARWASCO) has taken a step further as per the number six of the sustainable development goals (SDGs) demand to purify water that residents draw from pans for direct consumption. The managing director Hon. Stephen Sora Katelo has confirmed that with the help from Opblue, the company intends to install water…
Marsabit Water and Sewerage, in partnership with USAID’s Livestock Market System (LMS), is poised to erect an elevated steel tank, soaring 9 meters high and boasting a volume of 50 cubic meters, at the Haro Bota Earth Dam. This joint endeavor, backed by USAID funding, is anticipated to bestow the benefits of clean water and…
The territorial demarcation of the Haro Bota Earth dam resides within the bounds of Jirime sub-location, nestled in Marsabit County. In the local Borana dialect, the term ‘Haro Bota’ translates to ‘Vast Reservoir,’ a creation dating back over five decades. This essential water body sustains the livelihoods of more than 2,000 households and supports approximately…
Marsabit Water and Sewerage Company, in collaboration with USAID STAWI, orchestrated a Dynamic Collaborative Workshop held from the 25th to the 26th of July 2023 at the Jirime Resort in Marsabit. The gathering aimed to furnish a comprehensive understanding of the county’s landscape, dimensions, and project priorities, all in anticipation of the forthcoming initiatives by…
Horn of Africa Groundwater for Resilience Project (HoAGWFR) on 06/30/2023 held Stallholder’s consultative forum to create awareness on the project implementation in Marsabit County. The overarching objective of the Project is “to increase the sustainable use and management of groundwater by beneficiary groups in the Horn of Africa (HoA).” The forum brought together stallholders from…
As a key stakeholder in achieving lasting water security and strengthening collaboration between County Government and other water sectors, delegation of team from USAID Sustainable, transformational, and accessible water interventions (STAWI) visited major Water sites in Marsabit County to assess management, efficiency, and equitable access to water. The delegation led by Deputy Chief of Party…