Hon Bonface Mukwate Katula chairs Meeting on Kavoo Borehole Vandalism in Kanyangi ward

📰 *Hon. Bonface Mukwate Katula Chairs Emergency Meeting on Kavoo Borehole Vandalism*

*Kavoo Market, Kanyangi Ward – July 17, 2025*

In a swift response to an alarming act of vandalism, Hon. Bonface Mukwate Katula, the MCA for Kanyangi Ward, today convened and chaired a high-level stakeholders’ meeting at Kavoo Market to address the disruption of water services caused by the vandalism of the Kavoo Borehole.

The borehole, a lifeline for many residents in the area, was recently targeted by criminals who made away with solar copper cables, three double air valves, and a GI pipe, rendering the facility non-functional and threatening access to clean water for hundreds.

👥 *Stakeholders in Attendance:*

~ *Mark Mdinyu – Assistant County Commissioner, Kanyangi*

~ *Saul Makali – Kanyangi Ward Administrator*

~ *Mwanzia – Sub-County Water Officer*

~ *Daniel Kithome – Chief, Kanyangi Location*

~ *Benson Nzioki – Assistant Chief, Kalulini Location*

~ *Dr. Martin Nkuret – Medical Officer in Charge, Kanyangi Level 4 Hospital*

~ *Dominic Kisovi – Kitooni Village Administrator*

~ *World Vision Kenya – Representatives present*

~ *Kanyangi Security Team – Led by OCS Krop*

~ *Kavoo Borehole Management Committee*

~ *Community leaders and concerned residents*

🔍 *Key Issues Discussed*:

~ The recent theft incident and its impact on water access

~ Security lapses around the borehole area

~ Urgent repairs and infrastructure restoration

~ Long-term solutions for sustainable borehole protection

🗣️ *MCA Hon. Katula Speaks Out*

Hon. Katula did not mince words in condemning the sabotage, calling it a direct attack on public health and community development. He urged for immediate action and cooperation from all stakeholders to:

~ Strengthen surveillance and patrols

~ Fast-track investigations and arrests

~ Install security enhancements at all borehole sites

Promote community vigilance and public reporting of suspicious behavior

> “This is not just theft — it’s sabotage against the welfare of our people. We must work together to protect what serves us all,” — Hon. Bonface Mukwate Katula

🚓 *Security Agencies Step In*

The local security team, under the leadership of OCS Krop, assured the public that investigations were already underway and promised increased patrols and monitoring of all borehole installations within Kanyangi Ward to prevent recurrence.

💧 *Appreciation to Partners*

Hon. Katula extended sincere gratitude to World Vision, lauding their continued collaboration in implementing and supporting water infrastructure projects across the ward. Their commitment remains vital in ensuring that communities access clean, safe, and reliable water.

✅ *Way Forward*

The meeting ended with a unified resolve by all present: to restore the borehole to full capacity without delay, to ensure justice for the perpetrators of the vandalism, and to educate and empower the community to take ownership of public utilities.

This is a reminder that safeguarding development is a shared responsibility — and when communities, leaders, and partners unite, even acts of destruction cannot stop progress.