Kyainya, Vonza, 5th September 2024 – In a historic event today, the residents of Kyainya village in Ilika location gathered at Kyainya Primary School to witness the site handover for the drilling of a borehole, a long-awaited project that promises to deliver clean water to the community for the first time since independence.
The ceremony, presided over by Vonza MCA Hon. Mark Ndingo, was attended by directors of Miltons Company Limited and a representative from Urgent Action Fund Africa, the key stakeholders in the project. The borehole initiative, which is part of Miltons Ltd’s Community Social Responsibility (CSR) program, is set to bring much-needed relief to the area, which has been reliant on the contaminated waters of the Athi River for decades.
Hon. Mark Ndingo, in his address, lauded Miltons Ltd for their commitment to improving the lives of the people in Kyainya. He emphasized that access to clean water is a basic human right and that this project will have a transformative impact on health, agriculture, and overall quality of life in the community.
“This is a milestone not only for Kyainya but for the entire Ilika location. Clean water has been a dream for us for many years, and today, thanks to Miltons Ltd, that dream is becoming a reality,” said Hon. Ndingo.
The representative from Urgent Action Fund Africa highlighted the importance of partnerships between private companies and community-based organizations in addressing social challenges. She commended Miltons Ltd for choosing to invest in a project that directly improves the well-being of a historically underserved community.
The borehole is expected to be completed within the next few months, with plans to set up a distribution system to ensure that the clean water reaches every household in Kyainya.
Residents expressed their joy and gratitude for the project, with many noting that access to clean water will reduce the prevalence of waterborne diseases and free up time spent fetching water from distant sources.
The project marks a significant step towards sustainable development in the region and sets a precedent for future CSR initiatives aimed at improving rural livelihoods.
