Rebecca Miano Delivers What Leaders Only Promised as Kihara Residents Celebrate Historic Project

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Residents of Kihara Village in Ndaragwa Central Ward, Nyandarua County, are celebrating a historic milestone following the commissioning of a community borehole that is expected to provide reliable access to clean and safe water for hundreds of households.

The project was officially launched by Cabinet Secretary for Tourism and Wildlife, Rebecca Miano, alongside Cabinet Secretary for Water, Sanitation and Irrigation, Eric Mugaa, during a ceremony attended by local leaders and residents.

Speaking during the event, Miano described the commissioning as a life-changing development for the people of Kihara, recalling the hardships she witnessed growing up in the area.

She said many families, particularly women and children, were forced to walk long distances every day in search of water, consuming valuable time that could otherwise have been spent on education, income generating activities, or family responsibilities.

According to the Cabinet Secretary, the new borehole represents more than just a water project.

She said it restores dignity to residents by bringing clean and accessible water closer to their homes while improving public health and reducing the burden of water scarcity.

Miano noted that access to clean water remains one of the government’s key priorities, adding that the project reflects the administration’s commitment to delivering meaningful development directly to communities.

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She thanked President William Ruto for supporting initiatives aimed at improving the lives of ordinary Kenyans.

“We are sincerely and deeply grateful to President William Ruto for driving meaningful transformation at the community level and keeping his promise,” Miano said, adding that the people of Kihara appreciate the government’s continued investment in essential infrastructure.

The borehole is expected to serve households across Kihara Village and surrounding areas, reducing the time and effort residents previously spent searching for water.

Local leaders expressed optimism that the reliable water supply will also support small-scale farming, livestock keeping, sanitation and other economic activities that depend on water availability.

Residents who attended the commissioning welcomed the project, describing it as a long-awaited solution to one of the community’s greatest challenges.

Many said the availability of clean water will significantly improve living conditions while reducing the health risks associated with consuming unsafe water.

The commissioning comes as the government continues implementing water infrastructure projects across various parts of the country in an effort to expand access to safe drinking water and improve livelihoods.

For Kihara Village, the new borehole marks the beginning of a new chapter one defined by hope, dignity, and easier access to one of life’s most essential resources.

Local residents say the project will have a lasting impact on future generations, ensuring that the struggle for water becomes a thing of the past.