PUBLIC PARTICIPATION FORUM AT GOLOLE SOCIAL HALL
The Horn of Africa Groundwater for Resilience Project (HoAGW4RP) today successfully conducted the Batch 1 – Lot 2 (Golole) Public Participation Forum and Contractor Site Handover, marking another important milestone towards improving sustainable water access and strengthening climate resilience in Marsabit County.
The exercise brought together the Sub-Project Implementation Unit (SPIU), MARWASCO Managing Director Hon. Stephen Sora Katelo – CS, CAS Consulatant, Project Manager for the Blueswift Contractors Limited, Sub-County Water Officer, Moyale Sub-County Administration, Assistant County Commissioner (ACC), the area Chief, the Project Management Committee, Grievance Redress Committee, Land Committee, opinion leaders and members of the local community.
ACC URAN-SUB COUNTY ADDRESSING PUBLIC PARTICIPATION FORUM AT GOLOLE SOCIAL HALL
The public participation forum provided an opportunity for stakeholders to understand the project’s scope, implementation timelines, community roles, grievance redress mechanisms, environmental and social safeguards and the importance of protecting project infrastructure. Community members also shared their views and pledged their support to ensure the successful implementation and sustainability of the project.
Following the engagement, the project site was officially handed over to the contractor, paving the way for commencement of construction works.
Once completed, the HoAGW4RP intervention will significantly enhance access to safe and reliable water services for the people of Golole and surrounding areas while contributing to improved livelihoods, climate resilience and sustainable groundwater management.
