PROMISE DELIVERED: Multi-Billion Water Projects Transform Soy as Ziwa Dam I Treatment Plant Nears Completion

Residents of Soy Constituency are set to benefit from improved access to clean and reliable water as the construction of the treatment plant for the highly anticipated Ziwa Dam I Water Project gains momentum.

Speaking during an inspection of the ongoing works, Soy Member of Parliament David Kiplagat hailed the project as a major milestone in fulfilling promises made to the people of the constituency. The project is being implemented by the North Rift Water Works Development Agency and funded by the National Government.

According to the legislator, once completed, the Ziwa Dam I Water Project will provide a sustainable supply of treated water to Ziwa-Sirikwa Town and neighboring areas, addressing longstanding water shortages and supporting the region's growing population.

“Today, we are witnessing the fulfillment of a promise that will change lives for generations. The ongoing construction of the treatment plant marks a significant step toward ensuring our people have access to safe and reliable water,” said Kiplagat.

The MP expressed gratitude to President William Ruto's administration for prioritizing critical infrastructure projects in the region, noting that the government’s investment in water development is helping unlock the full potential of the Ziwa Dam system.

Kiplagat highlighted that the government is strategically utilizing Ziwa Dam I, Ziwa Dam II, and Ziwa Dam III to meet the increasing demand for water among residents living around the expansive water reservoirs.

He further revealed that Soy Constituency is currently benefiting from several other major water projects spearheaded by the National Government. Among them are the Moisbridge–Matunda Water Project and the Soy–Navilus Dam Water Project, which are at various stages of implementation.

Collectively, the projects represent an investment of more than KES 4 billion, making them some of the largest infrastructure initiatives currently underway in the constituency.

“These projects are not just about water. They are about health, economic growth, food security, and improving the quality of life for our people. Access to clean water is a fundamental pillar of development,” Kiplagat noted.

Residents have welcomed the projects, expressing optimism that reliable water supply will boost household welfare, support businesses, enhance agricultural productivity, and reduce the burden of searching for water, especially during dry seasons.

As construction progresses, the Ziwa Dam I Water Project is increasingly being viewed as a flagship development initiative that could significantly transform livelihoods and stimulate economic growth across Soy Constituency and the wider North Rift region.

With billions of shillings being invested in water infrastructure, Soy is steadily positioning itself as a model constituency in the government's broader agenda of expanding access to clean water and strengthening climate-resilient development.