THE government has allocated 2.8bn/- for the implementation of 11 water projects in Monduli District Council, Arusha Region, in the 2024/2025 financial year.

The water projects will be implemented across 13 villages in the district, aiming to eliminate shortage of water services that currently affects all 62 villages in the region.

So far, a total of 45 villages have been provided with clean and safe water services, reaching an average coverage of 69 percent.

Monduli District Commissioner Festo Kiswaga unveiled this on Thursday here during the opening of the second general meeting for Community Based Water Supply Organisations (CBWSOs).

The DC said that upon completion of the projects, 86 percent of water service availability in Monduli District will be achieved, thereby ending the challenge for the local residents.

He emphasised the government’s commitment to providing clean and safe water services and underscored the residents’ responsibility to protect water infrastructure and settle their water bills to continue receiving the service.

Neville Msaki, Rural Water Supply and Sanitation Agency (RUWASA) manager for Monduli District reported that the operation of water schemes was progressing well.

He said a total of 20 CBWSOs have been registered under the Water Act No. 5 of 2019.

He added that currently, 10 of the organisations are effectively carrying out their duties in their respective areas, namely Mtowambu, Lolkisale, Makuyuni, Naitolia, Mswakini Juu, Naiti, Meserani Bwawani, Selela, Mbaashi, and Saruni Oldonyo.

Despite the positive developments, he said that six organisations of Monalo, Mfereji, Enguik, Lendikinya, Emairete and Eluwai, struggle with their operations due to leadership challenges. 

Additionally, two organisations, Mswakini Chini and Engaruka, have not yet started functioning, while two new organisations, Lepuruko and Nafco, have been established.