Hope for Improved Water Security and Economic Development in Dodoma

TLDR

• The 163.43bn/- project, being implemented by the government in partnership with the African Development Bank (AfDB), will produce 128 million litres of water per day and store about 390 billion litres upon completion.
• At first, we were unsure if it would happen, but in 2019 we received compensation and started new, more hopeful lives,” she said.
• DODOMA: CONSTRUCTION of the long-awaited Farkwa Dam in Chemba District, Dodoma Region, is set to begin in October this year, raising hopes for a lasting solution to water shortages in the area.
• A hydrogeologist from the Ministry of Water, Mr David Manyama, said preparations were at an advanced stage ahead of the October start.
• Once completed, the dam will strengthen water security and support social and economic development in Dodoma, in line with government efforts to expand access to reliable water services.