By Esther KihanyaIn the midst of jubilations and singing in the village of Komothai ward, a symbol of progress arrives: two massive 10,000-litre water tanks, delivered by the Department of Water and Sanitation.For the residents, this delivery is not just about water; it is about a promise fulfilled.“Today I would like to say I will have water in my house thanks to the governor, may he continuedoing what he promised the people,” Mary Kamau from Komothai Ward expresses her gratitude.This scene sums up the essence of Governor Kimani Wamatangi’s campaign promise—to transformKiambu and ensure that every household has access to clean, piped water through his ‘MajiNyumbani’ initiative.But has he kept his word?Under Governor Wamatangi’s leadership, Kiambu County has witnessed substantial investments inwater infrastructure. Over 150 kilometres of network pipes and more than 60 water tanks have beenprocured and delivered, facilitating more than 10,000 water connections to serve over 15,000households.“The governor’s vision is not to leave any person behind in water accessibility,” emphasises CECM David Kuria.He noted that over 20 boreholes will be drilled in the next few months.The impact of these initiatives is palpable. John Njoroge, a resident of Gathanji, recounts how he nolonger needs to buy water from neighbours since being connected to Githunguri water. “I used tobuy water at my neighbour’s shallow well, but now I am glad I can open my tap and drink my ownclean water,” he says.Moreover, the government’s commitment extends beyond immediate solutions. GovernorWamatangi’s administration is drilling boreholes across every sub-county, with over five boreholesalready operational and more in the pipeline.“The department is currently procuring more pipes to be distributed to water companies,” saysJennifer Kasyoki, the Chief officer in the Department.But the governor’s ambitions don’t stop there. In recent weeks, he has launched boreholes in varioussub-counties, including Lari DDC, Njiku in Kiambaa, and Gatuanabu in Kabete, aiming to connecteven more residents to clean water.Furthermore, in collaboration with the national government, Governor Wamatangi has securedfunding to expand the capacity of the Karemenu Dam—an investment of Kshs 5.7 billion that willbenefit not only Kiambu but also neighbouring areas like Ruiru, Juja and Thika, addressing long-standing water shortages in the region.However, the journey towards comprehensive development involves addressing not just wateraccessibility but also sanitation and waste management. As urbanisation increases, so does the need for effective waste management infrastructure.Recognising this, the county government is committed to expanding sanitation and wastemanagement facilities in all urban and peri-urban areas, a crucial step as Thika aims to transition into a city.Governor Wamatangi’s efforts to fulfil his promises of transforming Kiambu and ensuring wateraccessibility have yielded tangible results.From infrastructure investments to borehole drilling and securing funding for dam expansion, hisadministration has demonstrated a steadfast commitment to improving the lives of Kiamburesidents.