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WWF Invests Sh1.3 Billion to Combat Water Loss in Kilimanjaro
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WWF Invests Sh1.3 Billion to Combat Water Loss in Kilimanjaro

From Mwananchi · (4d ago) Swahili Positive tone

Translated from Swahili, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

TLDR

  • The environmental organization WWF plans to invest over Sh1.3 billion (approximately $519,000 USD) to improve water infrastructure in Kilimanjaro, Tanzania.
  • The project aims to reduce water loss, which currently stands at 69% in Rombo District due to aging infrastructure.
  • The initiative will benefit over 200,000 residents across Rombo, Siha, Arumeru, and Longido districts in Tanzania, and Loitoktok in Kenya.

In a significant move to address critical water scarcity issues, the World Wildlife Fund (WWF) has committed substantial funding to bolster water infrastructure in the Kilimanjaro region of Tanzania. The initiative, valued at over Sh1.3 billion Tanzanian Shillings (approximately $519,000 USD), targets key districts including Rombo, Siha, Arumeru, and Longido, extending its reach even to Loitoktok in neighboring Kenya.

Moja ya changamoto kubwa Rombo ni maji, sasa kwa kushirikiana na WWF na Coka cola tunakwenda kutatua tatizo la maji Wilaya ya Rombo hususani katika vyanzo vya Rongai. Tunaamini tukirekebisha vile vyanzo vya maji vinaweza kutusaidia sana katika maeneo yetu ya Wilaya ya Rombo, maana changamoto yetu kubwa sisi ni maji

— Raymond MwangwalaDistrict Commissioner of Rombo, highlighting the water challenge and the planned solution with WWF and Coca-Cola.

The project directly confronts the alarming rate of water loss, particularly in Rombo District, where aging and dilapidated infrastructure contributes to a staggering 69% wastage. By investing in the rehabilitation and improvement of water intake systems and pipelines, WWF aims to drastically reduce this loss, ensuring a more reliable and equitable water supply for the affected communities. This focus on infrastructure repair is crucial, especially considering the region's vulnerability to climate change and the heightened challenges during dry seasons.

Vile vidakio vya maji (intake) ambavyo vilikuwa vinavuja kutokana na miundombinu yake kuwa ni ya zamani, ikifanyiwa maboresho maana yake zaidi ya asilimia 69 ya upotevu wa maji ambao upo kwa sasa utakuwa umekwisha. Upatikanaji wa maji utakuwa ni mzuri kwa sababu maeneo mengi yatakuwa yamezibwa

— Raymond MwangwalaExplaining how infrastructure improvements will reduce water loss.

Local authorities, including Rombo District Commissioner Raymond Mwangwala, have welcomed the initiative, recognizing its potential to transform the lives of over 200,000 residents. The project, aptly named 'Waterways for Resilience,' underscores a commitment to building sustainable water management systems that can withstand environmental fluctuations. This collaboration between WWF, local government, and potentially other partners like Coca-Cola, as mentioned by the DC, signifies a multi-faceted approach to tackling water challenges, prioritizing both immediate needs and long-term resilience for the communities in the Kilimanjaro region.

Tumechagua wilaya hizi kwa sababu katika u

— Novat KessyProject Manager for 'Waterways for Resilience' from WWF, explaining the selection of the districts for the project.
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Originally published by Mwananchi in Swahili. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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