The government of Kenya will invest over KSh62 billion (about $612 million) in water supply projects this year, Ismail Fahmy Shaiye, Head of the Water Sector Trust Fund, announced.

Projects seek to increase access to basic infrastructure services to the poor and most marginalized populations. Last week, the government launched in collaboration with some German companies a project aiming at building 40 solar-powered water desalination systems in 10 counties across the territory.

Kenya is facing a water scarcity period, worsened by drought and other climate-related factors. According to Ismail Fahmy Shaiye, the nation needs a billion dollars in the water sector this year.

Moutiou Adjibi Nourou