Water
The Kenyan government has announced plans to start building six mega dams this year as part of President William Ruto's pledge to construct 50 large dams nationwide. These projects aim to expand irrigation and bolster food security, particularly in arid and semi-arid areas. The counties of Turkana, Baringo, Embu, Isiolo, Kitui, Tharaka Nithi, Tana River, and Kilifi stand to benefit.
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Four governors from Kenya's coastal region faced scrutiny from a Senate committee over allegations of financial mismanagement, corruption, and legal violations in the water and health sectors. Billions in public funds have been misused or lost without proper documentation. Residents suffer from poverty and poor services.
Over 11 million people in Mexico lack constant access to potable water in their homes, according to Coneval. An environmental management specialist calls for linking housing policies with water planning to ensure basic services in new developments. In Morelia, integral initiatives are advancing dignified housing.
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거물 Lucio Co가 Villar 가문으로부터 곤경에 처한 PrimeWater Infrastructure Corp.를 인수하면서, 필리핀 지방에 걸쳐 약 15개 지점을 운영하는 그의 덜 알려진 수돗물 사업체 Pamana Water Corporation에 스포트라이트가 비쳤다. 2017년에 출범한 Pamana는 정부의 PrimeWater 불만 조사 속에서도 깨끗한 물 공급을 목표로 하지만 비판을 받고 있다.