Solar-powered water supply project in Makang’wa Village and Chamwino, Tanzania

Tanzania has launched a US $350m solar powered water supply project that will alleviate the suffering of Makang’wa Village residents in Chamwino. The residents have lived without proper water services for over 50 years. With the renovation of a water tank, 13 water drawing points in the village and the installation of solar panels and water pumps, the project will benefit over 7,000 households.

Additionally, the government disbursed US $100m as advanced funds to implement a water supply network extension project to reach more households in Makang’wa and neighbouring villages.