15/10/2026
From Water Access to Sustainable Livelihoods: WaterFund Board Visits Turkana County
For communities in Turkana County, access to reliable water means more than meeting daily household needs. It supports livestock, creates opportunities for farming and contributes to healthier, more resilient communities.
These were among the priorities highlighted during the WaterFund Board of Trustees and Management's monitoring visit to Turkana County Government of Turkana
The delegation inspected four water supply projects under the World Bank-funded Horn of Africa Groundwater for Resilience Project, designed to improve water access for more than 20,000 people.
๐ง Nariamao โ 68% complete: The project targets 3,348 people through 14.9 kilometres of pipeline, water storage tanks, five water kiosks, six livestock troughs and a solar-powered pumping system.
๐ง Nang'olekuruk โ 63% complete: The project targets 11,230 people through a 26.7-kilometre pipeline network, water storage, four water kiosks and livestock watering facilities.
๐ง Loturtur โ 74% complete: The project targets 1,723 people through a 13.6-kilometre pipeline network, water storage, four water kiosks and livestock watering facilities.
๐ง Kaitese โ 58% complete: The project targets 4,005 people through 13.5 kilometres of pipeline, water storage, six water kiosks and livestock watering facilities.
Across the sites, contractors were progressing with the installation of pumps, solar panels, water kiosks and completion of storage infrastructure. The Board appreciated the progress and quality of works, with the projects expected to become operational within weeks.
The delegation also visited the KK-INSPIRE Integrated Project under the Sustainable Management and Access to Water and Sanitation in the ASALs Programme (SWASAP), at Choro Farm in Kakuma, completed in 2025.
Here, a borehole water supply scheme is supporting irrigation across 35 acres of farmland, providing livelihood opportunities for members of the host and refugee communities through the Choro Farm Cooperative SACCO.
The Board encouraged the cooperative to strengthen revenue collection, financial management and maintenance arrangements to ensure the project's long-term sustainability. Throughout the visit, communities expressed enthusiasm about the investments and looked forward to the commissioning of the ongoing projects, while highlighting the need for future expansion to reach more households.
The Board also engaged Turkana Governor H.E. Jeremiah Lomorukai and County Commissioner Mr. Julius Kavita on project implementation and coordination. From water supply infrastructure to agricultural livelihoods, WaterFund continues investing in projects that improve access to water and create opportunities for communities across Turkana County.
