Residents of Dololo Dokatu in Sagante-Jaldesa ward have a reason to smile after marsabit Governor Mohamud Ali handed over a complete water borehole.
The solar-powered borehole will end water scarcity and enable the residents to practice irrigation as one way to end food shortages.
Speaking while presiding over the commissioning of the project, Governor Mohamud said:
"My administration is determined to ensure that development projects promised to our people have been fulfilled so that they can be self-reliant."
He thanked the development partners for their kind gesture in supporting the county government for the community's access to clean water for use.
The governor said the borehole has the capacity to serve thousands of households.
He said the water project would help in boosting livelihoods.
He said the government is using the multi-agency approach in resolving critical challenges facing the people, adding that any progress made at the grassroots signified a gain for the citizens.
"Multi-agency approach means we involve everybody in identifying our challenges and engage the development partners in resolving it," he said
The county boss advised residents to embrace modern farming methods that would enhance food sustainability in the county, promising that he will invite experts to set up a 100-ha piece of land for irrigation.
"Equip yourself with new farming techniques and practices to increase crop production," he advised.
The governor promised to turn the fortunes of the county by working with all stakeholders.
He committed to running an open and responsive government that will meet the needs and aspirations of the people.
He says he will not waver from his promise to run an all-inclusive administration and serve the people wholeheartedly.
" We must not allow competitive politics to serve ties of our common heritage. My commitment is always to put the interest of the people first," said Governor Ali.
While promising to unite the county's residents, the governor asked the youths to be ambassadors of peace and only associate with activities that would promote development and community empowerment.
Governor Mohamud Ali has vowed to work with President William Ruto's administration to ensure marsabit people get desired services from both the county and national government.
He appealed to Azimio leader Raila Odinga to halt his criticisms of President Ruto's administration saying that the government has been doing an exceptional job in uniting the country.
He further urged the Azimio leader to accept the 2022 election results saying that it's a blow to democracy if the election losers keep rejecting the result.
Deputy Governor Solomon Gubo encouraged residents to take advantage of the Wachu-Rukicha water project by starting small businesses which will provide them with their daily needs.
"This is a great project for the community around and therefore I urge you to take advantage of the water by starting small farming," he said.
He called for peaceful coexistence among the communities in the county, urging them to shun negative ethnicity and work together to achieve growth.
The county executive committee member for Agriculture, Livestock and Fisheries Hussein Ali Hussein urged locals to fully support the governor's development agenda.
"We have a working governor who needs our individuals and collective support so as to help him realize his dreams for his people," said Hussein
He stressed that the borehole drilling demonstrates Governor Mohamud's sustained vigour and tenacity in improving the living conditions of the rural dwellers who hitherto lacked basic amenities such as portable water.
Community elder Galgallo Dida thanked the governor for the project which he described as a basic necessity for proper hygiene.
He urged the county boss to remain focused in his untiring efforts towards improving the living standards of all the residents.
Halima Guyo, a resident of Dokatu could not hide her joy saying that she initially had to spend more hours looking for water.
"We are short of words on how to thank our governor and partners. It's a big relief to have clean water near our homestead. We can now sleep comfortably knowing that the struggle for water is a forgotten story." the 45-year-old lady said.
