Water shortage has hit Lodwar town and its environs for the second week following disconnection by Kenya Power over Sh11 million unpaid bill.
Last week, KPLC disconnected the power supply to the water system operated by Lodwar Water Services Company.
This has forced residents to buy water from vendors and use dirty water from River Kerio risking water-borne diseases.
Lazurus Loyanae, a former Lodwar councillor faulted the county government for the crisis.
“We are experiencing a water shortage caused by the laxity of the county government. The pandemic is still with us and we are required to wash our hands regularly, how do we adhere to that without water?” he posed
Loyanae said despite the water shortage crisis, LOWASCO is taking advantage of the situation to sell water to residents at Sh20 for a 20-litre jerrican at Moi Gardens water source.
“Water sources have dried up, and are only left with the option of buying water yet not all people can afford that. Therefore, I urge the county government and LOWASCO to provide water for us within 24 hours,” he said.
Esther Ekai, a resident said water shortage has forced them to sleep hungry as they cannot cook and wash utensils.
“We need water to cook, drink and wash our utensils. But now water is a menace in this town, if you can’t afford to buy you will be forced to sleep hungry,” she said.
Ekai has urged the government to provide water saying they were forced to use dirty water that can lead to waterborne diseases.
