Failure to replace and upgrade our country's water infrastructure poses a severe risk to both the quality and quantity of the country's water supplies. Commenting on the state of the country’s water supply ahead of National Water Week (16-22 March 2015), the South African Plastic Pipe Manufacturers' Association (SAPPMA) Chairman, Jan Venter, said his association had grave … [Read more...]
Saving forests to boost water supply in Africa
The County Government of Kiambu is seeking to conserve three major water catchment areas in the county under degradation to boost its water volumes. The plan targets Kereita, Kinale, and Kieni forests all located in Lari sub-county that have been sources of water for major rivers flowing within and outside the county. According to Esther Njuguna, who is the executive in … [Read more...]
