Rehabilitation Of Nyatwere (Yapabok) Pan – Homa Bay County

The Authority’s Chairperson Dr. Jane Makau Mwikali officially launched the rehabilitation and expansion of Nyatwere (Yapabok) Pan located in Kabok Village, North Kamagale, Kasipul Division.

“This project is designed to improve access to water for both domestic and livestock use, while also supporting small-scale farming in the surrounding community hence, the socio-economic development of these areas will improve greatly because water is an enabler to health, agriculture, education and all sectors.” Dr. Mwikali

Hon. Dr. Joyce Atieno Bensuda; the Women Rep of Homa Bay County is happy that this project located in Kabok Village will help the entire community. She added that water pans provide reliable water source for households, livestock, and even small-scale irrigation, reducing dependence on unpredictable rainfall.

Accompanied by officers from her constituency office she assured mothers who wake up early in the morning to o fetch water that this will be a thing of the past. The youth will get gainful employment during this season which will earn them income that will improve their livelihoods.

This project integrates environmental and social safeguards, including erosion control, community participation, and long-term maintenance planning. Eng. Julius Mugun encouraged the community to take care of the environment to conserve the water table during the tree planting activity.

The Nyatwere Yapabok Pan will harvest and store water during the rainy seasons for use during the dry periods thus helping to reduce water scarcity in the region.

Board Director Innocent Muganda is happy that local stakeholders have fully embraced the initiative, recognizing its importance in improving livelihoods and resilience against drought. He encouraged the community to be part of the project and once complete ensure it is maintained well.

Present during the launch from NWHSA were the Authority’s Chairperson Dr. Jane Makau Mwikali, Director Innocent Muganda, Ag. CEO Eng. Julius Mugun, the technical team among other staff. Also present were the local leaders, the administration and the community.