Nairobi – The Ministry of Water, Sanitation and Irrigation has formally responded to appeals from Dr. Ahmed Boray, former ODM candidate for the Eldas parliamentary seat, by announcing plans to convene a multi-stakeholder meeting to address persistent operational challenges facing the Tula Tula Water Supply Project in Wajir County.
The development follows Dr. Boray’s recent visit to Tula Tula town in Eldas Constituency, where residents had staged protests over acute water shortages despite the project having been completed and commissioned. During the visit last week, Dr. Boray highlighted the operational difficulties and appealed to both the national and county governments for urgent intervention.
In a statement, Dr. Boray welcomed the positive response: “Following my visit to the residents of Tula Tula and appeals to the national and county governments, we have received encouraging feedback from the Northern Water Works Development Agency (NWWDA), the Water Sector Trust Fund, and Cabinet Secretary Eng. Eric Mugaa. The Ministry has confirmed it will convene a multi-stakeholder meeting to resolve the operational challenges facing the Tula Tula Water Supply Project.”
Cabinet Secretary Eng. Eric Mugaa confirmed the planned engagement in a statement after hosting courtesy visits from NWWDA CEO CPA Andrew Rage Eysimkele and Water Sector Trust Fund CEO Mr. Willis Okello Ombai at Maji House in Nairobi.
Today, I received a courtesy visit from the CEO of the Northern Water Works Development Agency (NWWDA), CPA Andrew Rage Eysimkele, and the CEO of the Water Sector Trust Fund, Mr. Willis Okello Ombai, at my office in Maji House, Nairobi.
The NWWDA CEO briefed me on the progress… pic.twitter.com/7qESG7LJRo
— Eng. Eric Mugaa (@mugaa_eric) January 5, 2026
“During the discussions, the NWWDA CEO briefed me on progress in ongoing projects, including the Eldas Water Supply Project and the Eldas-Lanquraa Water Supply Project aimed at tackling recurring drought-induced shortages in Wajir County,” Eng. Mugaa stated.
“We specifically addressed the Tula Tula Water Supply Project, which, though completed, continues to face operational hurdles. We agreed to organise a joint meeting involving national government, county government, and end-user representatives to chart a sustainable way forward.”
The Water Sector Trust Fund CEO also updated the CS on nationwide financing efforts targeting underserved rural and urban areas. Eng. Mugaa reaffirmed the Ministry’s commitment: “We remain dedicated to ensuring every Kenyan has access to sustainable, clean and safe water.”
Residents and local leaders have expressed cautious optimism, with Dr. Boray pledging continued follow-up until the issues are fully resolved. The upcoming meeting is seen as a critical step toward restoring reliable water supply in the drought-prone region.
