The government of the Somali State of Ethiopia has taken a significant step in addressing the demand for potable water in Kebri Dehar city. The authorities have officially laid the foundation stone for a new, modern water treatment plant. Local residents have expressed their appreciation for the project, which they believe will greatly improve water services in the city and its surrounding areas. The President of the Somali State of Ethiopia, Mr. Mustafe Muhumed Omar, along with the head of the Somali Regional State Water Bureau, Mr. Ahmed Mirad Ilyas, jointly laid the foundation stone for the project, which will be implemented in Kebri Dehar city. The ceremony was attended by officials at both regional and district levels, who emphasized the importance of the project for the local residents. The cost of setting up the water purification plant is estimated at 407 million Ethiopian Birr, and it will provide safe drinking water to meet the increasing demand in Kebri Dehar and its surrounding areas. The new, modern water purification plant will also help reduce health problems caused by the consumption of unpurified water. In his speech at the ceremony, the President highlighted his government’s commitment to prioritizing the development of public services, particularly in the areas of water, health, education, roads, and urban development. He also noted that this project is part of a larger plan to improve the lives of residents in the state. Prior to the establishment of this water purification plant, residents in Kebri Dehar had been struggling to access safe drinking water, often resorting to consuming salty water that is high in minerals and can have negative impacts on human and livestock health. However, with the implementation of this project, residents are optimistic that their longstanding problem will finally be resolved. The establishment of this water purification plant is seen as a symbol of historic change in the provision of basic services, particularly in meeting the increasing demand for potable water in the state. The Somali Regional State has pledged to continue developing projects that will strengthen social services and improve the quality of life for its residents.
