Residents of Oloropil, Kiserian in Kajiado West have a reason to smile after Romanian Pentecostal Church brothers commissioned a Sh5 million water project that provides clean drinking water.
The project will benefit 400 households that have for long been forced to source unsafe water from rivers and springs, thus endangering public health.
Speaking when he handed over the project to the Oloropil community, Pastor Corneliu Cocioba from Romania said the move would help alleviate the suffering of the community in the search for water for long distances.
"This is some heartwarming news about the remarkable humanitarian efforts we are doing in Kajiado County," he said.
Cocioba noted that the water scarcity in the region had been a longstanding concern, making everyday life a formidable challenge for the residents.
"Water is fundamental to human survival and well-being, and this project has brought much-needed relief to the people of this region," he said.
Residents who talked during the function said the joy and gratitude expressed by the local community are immeasurable, as they can now look forward to healthier and more sustainable lives.
Pauline Kimer said they will have the opportunity to plant vegetables using the available water.
"On behalf of the community and all those who have benefited from this project, I want to express our profound gratitude," she said.
An elder Elijah Nchoki lauded Romanian Pentecostal Church brother's dedication to humanitarian causes saying it serves as a reminder that we can all make a positive difference in the world.
He urged other well-wishers to borrow a leaf from them and implement similar projects in the area.
"They've helped us get access to this crucial commodity. We sincerely thank them," said Nchoki.
He added that the acute water shortage was making it difficult for them to get clean drinking water and for our livestock besides engaging in farming and other income-generating activities.
