How Coca cola company is stepping up to resolve the rampant issue of water shortage

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Water shortage and water rationing is one among the major problems facing Kenya. The government is always struggling to find a perfect solution as most families in arid areas lack access to water.

The government have suggested building of dams but the money ends up in the pockets of a few corrupt individuals.

But Coca Cola company that makes your favorite drink has stepped in.

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Kenya is among 41 African countries benefitting from a Sh3.5 billion kitty by global beverages firm Coca Cola that will provide clean and safe water to six million people across the continent.

The initiative will entail laying pipes and construction of storage facilities in Isiolo, Kitui, Kisumu, Nairobi, Naivasha, Nakuru and Mombasa, Maragua, Sagana and Thika.

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“One million Kenyans will enjoy access to clean water, sanitation and hygiene programs with our target being to provide clean and safe water to another 400,000 Kenyans by 2020,” Coca Cola said.

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The programme, dubbed ‘Replenish Africa Initiative (RAIN), was initiated by Coca Cola Foundation and has attracted investments from public and private sector institutions among them Millennium Water Alliance, The Nature Conservancy, Water and Sanitation for the Urban Poor (WSUP) and Amref Health Africa.

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