THE government has allocated a total of 5bn/- to speed up the implementation of water projects currently underway in Moshi District, Kilimanjaro Region.
Kilimanjaro — THE government has allocated a total of 5bn/- to speed up the implementation of water projects currently underway in Moshi District,This was said over the weekend by Rural Water Supply and Sanitation Agency Moshi District Manager, Engineer Mussa Msangi during a meeting that involved Moshi District's Community Owned Water Supply Organisations . population which is increasing every day," she said.
He said that the money will be a catalyst in the implementation of water projects to ensure the availability of water reaches 87 per cent by the year 2025. Eng Msangi mentioned the ongoing projects as Marangu water project which is expected to cost 2.1bn/-, Kirua Vunjo South 526m/, Okaoni-Kibosho Central 500m/- and Maua-Kirima-Otaruni which is expected to cost 488m/-. In her opening remarks in a meeting, Moshi District Divisional Officer, Ms Theresia Mmbaga urged residents to ensure that they protect water infrastructure so that water services could be sustainable.
"Water metres are important as they help in controlling the use of water so that the little which is available can meet the needs of the Expressing gratitude on behalf of the CBWSO, Information Officer for water users Kirua Kahe CBWSO, Mr Charles Lyimo thanked the government for its contribution which will help to improve access to water especially in rural areas.
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