Mudavadi Leads Groundbreaking of Alupe Dam Water Supply Project in Busia County

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The rehabilitated facility will extend its impact across the Alupe belt and beyond, improving sanitation services and public well-being.

Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi, alongside President William Samoei Ruto, presided over the groundbreaking ceremony for the Alupe Dam Water Supply Project in Teso South, Busia County. Photo/Musalia Mudavadi.

Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi, alongside President William Samoei Ruto, presided over the groundbreaking ceremony for the Alupe Dam Water Supply Project in Teso South, Busia County. The project promises to revolutionize water access and support sustainable development in the region.

Speaking at the event, Mudavadi underscored the critical role water plays in economic and social progress, emphasizing its importance in health, agriculture, industry, and environmental preservation.

“Water is at the heart of economic and social progress. It sustains health, drives food production, safeguards the environment, and fuels job creation,” he stated.

The Alupe Dam, with an impressive storage capacity of 300,000 cubic meters, will be a game-changer for the local community. It is set to provide clean and reliable water for drinking, household use, agriculture, and recreational purposes.

The rehabilitated facility will extend its impact across the Alupe belt and beyond, improving sanitation services and public well-being.

Mudavadi highlighted the dam’s potential to transform the region, stating, “With improved management, this vital resource will not only strengthen the region’s economic backbone but also play a pivotal role in poverty reduction and infrastructure development.”

The project is expected to spur job creation, boost agricultural productivity, and provide the foundation for long-term socio-economic growth.

Residents of Teso South and surrounding areas have long faced challenges in accessing safe water, an issue that has hindered their development.

The Alupe Dam Water Supply Project, once completed, aims to address these challenges, bringing renewed hope to the community.

President Ruto, who graced the occasion, reaffirmed the government’s commitment to infrastructure development and equitable resource distribution.

He noted that initiatives like the Alupe Dam Project align with the administration’s broader goals of enhancing public service delivery and reducing regional disparities.

The project is seen as a significant milestone in Kenya’s push to achieve sustainable development, particularly in underdeveloped areas like Busia County.

With clean water being a cornerstone of public health and economic progress, the Alupe Dam promises to be a beacon of hope and transformation for the region.

As the groundbreaking ceremony concluded, the community expressed optimism that the project would lead to better livelihoods and a brighter future for generations to come.

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