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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大亨 Lucio Co 从 Villar 家族手中收购陷入困境的 PrimeWater Infrastructure Corp.，突显了他鲜为人知的水务公司 Pamana Water Corporation，该公司在菲律宾各省运营约 15 个分支。Pamana 于 2017 年推出，旨在提供清洁用水，但同时面临批评，因为政府对 PrimeWater 投诉的调查仍在继续。