A section of residents in Mwingi has opposed remarks by Mwingi Central MP Gideon Mulyungi threatening to have a local non-governmental organization leave the area over its ongoing borehole drilling projects.
Mulyungi had accused the organization of failing to involve local leadership in its water projects and challenged it to either engage area leaders or take the boreholes back to Canada.
The remarks have, however, drawn opposition from residents who say Mwingi remains severely affected by water shortages and urgently needs interventions aimed at improving access to the vital resource.
The NGO has been drilling boreholes across Mwingi Central Constituency as part of efforts to address water scarcity and mitigate the effects of drought affecting communities in the area.
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Residents said the projects have come at a critical time, with many families forced to walk several kilometers in search of water, particularly during the ongoing dry season.
They argued that the focus should be on expanding access to water rather than halting projects that directly benefit communities facing prolonged shortages.
The residents have called on the government to intervene and ensure the organization is allowed to continue with its water projects, noting that reliable access to water remains a critical need for thousands of households in Mwingi.
They also urged local leaders and development organizations to work together to address water challenges and ensure communities benefit from projects designed to improve their livelihoods.
The controversy comes amid growing concerns over water scarcity in parts of the region, where drought and inadequate water infrastructure continue to affect households and livestock.
