After years of anticipation, hope is flowing once again in Awendo. The long-awaited Rehabilitation of the Awendo Water Supply and Last Mile Connectivity Project has officially been advertised, marking a significant milestone for residents who have long dreamed of reliable, clean water reaching their homes.
The Government of Kenya, through the Lake Victoria South Water Works Development Agency (LVSWDA), has taken a bold step forward under the National Urban Water Supply and Sanitation Program (NUWSSP).
Backed by financing from the African Development Bank (AfDB), the newly advertised consultancy tender signals the beginning of critical design reviews, environmental updates, and supervision plans that will pave the way for construction works on the ground.
For the people of Awendo, this is more than just a government notice—it is a promise of transformation.
The project will focus on protecting and rehabilitating key water infrastructure, including intake works and treatment facilities. It will also upgrade reservoirs and electro-mechanical installations to improve efficiency and reliability.
Most importantly, the project will expand distribution networks by approximately 35 kilometers and deliver an estimated 1,500 new water connections to households and institutions. Sanitation facilities will also be enhanced, ensuring that the benefits go beyond access to water alone.
For families who currently rely on distant water points, seasonal streams, or costly private vendors, the “last mile connectivity” component is the heart of the initiative. It represents the final stretch—the direct link between major water infrastructure and individual homes. It means less time spent fetching water, reduced health risks, improved sanitation, and more opportunities for economic and educational advancement.
The consultancy phase, set to span 42 months, will include detailed engineering design reviews, updates to environmental and social safeguards, preparation of tender documents, and close supervision of construction works.
This structured approach, according to area Member of Parliament Walter Owino ensures that the rehabilitation is not just rapid, but sustainable—meeting quality standards while protecting community and environmental interests.
Local leaders and residents have welcomed the development with optimism.
Access to safe water remains a cornerstone of public health, urban growth, and poverty reduction.
With Awendo positioned as a growing urban center, reliable water infrastructure will be critical to supporting households, schools, healthcare facilities, and businesses.
The advertisement of this project signals that planning is complete and implementation is moving closer to reality. While construction is still ahead, the formal call for consultancy services marks the official restart of momentum.
For Awendo, the wait may soon be over. Clean water, once a daily struggle for many, is on its way to becoming a dependable service—right to the last mile, and right to the people who need it most.
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