{
  "id": 9749249,
  "title": "EABL commissions water project to benefit 8,000 Olkurto residents in Narok",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/25/eabl-commissions-water-project-to-benefit-8-000-olkurto-residents-in",
  "topic": "business",
  "section": "Business",
  "published": "2026-09-25T10:17:18.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Capital FM Kenya",
    "slug": "capital-fm-kenya",
    "url": "https://capitalfm.africa/eabl-commissions-water-project-to-benefit-8000-olkurto-residents-in-narok/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "In Narok County, Kenya, East African Breweries Limited (EABL) has commissioned a community water project to improve access to clean and safe water for over 8,000 residents in the Mao area of Olokurto Division. The project, executed in partnership with Kenya Breweries Limited (KBL), Ja Gedo Innovations, and Frisco Engineering, aims to address the longstanding issue of unreliable water supply that has affected households, schools, and livelihoods in the region. The initiative features a borehole, a 24-cubic-metre elevated water tank mounted on a 12-metre tower, and a solar-powered irrigation system. This infrastructure will serve two crucial points in the community - Oloserian Mao Secondary and Senior School and a community water point for nearby households.\n\nKBL Managing Director Andrew Kilonzo highlighted the importance of reliable water access for health, sanitation, education, livelihoods, and overall community potential. He pointed out that women and children, especially girls, had long faced the burden of searching for water and that some families had to purchase it at exorbitant prices. Kilonzo emphasized that the project would also support agricultural activities, improve food production, and enhance household livelihoods through the solar-powered irrigation component.\n\nThe solar-powered irrigation system will enable households to boost food production and improve their livelihoods. For Regina Nkoriompai, a resident, the water project will substantially benefit women and children who have traditionally been responsible for fetching water. With the availability of water, residents will have opportunities to engage in farming and strengthen their household livelihoods. Moreover, the project signifies a shift towards greater community ownership and responsibility in managing local resources.\n\nThe community Water Management Committee, chaired by Richard Kishoyan, consists of 13 members who have been trained to support the management and sustainability of the project. They are responsible for overseeing the water infrastructure and ensuring responsible use of the water resource. Kishoyan urged residents to protect the infrastructure and preserve it for future generations. The EABL Foundation's investment in this project is part of its commitment to supporting communities in the areas where it operates by promoting sustainable livelihoods and enhancing community wellbeing.",
  "summary": "The initiative includes a borehole, a 24-cubic-metre elevated water tank mounted on a 12-metre tower and a solar-powered irrigation system.",
  "key_points": [
    "EABL commissions water project for 8,000 Olkurto residents in Narok, Kenya",
    "Project includes borehole, 24-cubic-meter tank, and solar-powered irrigation",
    "Initiative aims to improve health, sanitation, education, and livelihoods"
  ],
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}