Kenya finds huge water reserve
A massive aquifer that holds enough water to meet all Kenya's needs for 70 years has been discovered, ITV News can reveal.
Aquifer discovery 'will help Kenya's most vulnerable'
A Kenyan government minister has hailed the discovery of a huge water reserve in the country, saying it will help the most vulnerable in society.
Professor Judi Wakhungu, Environment, Water and Natural Sciences Secretary, said: "This wealth of water could boost the country's share of available water by 8.5% and probably double the amount of water that is available for consumption today."
She added: "The significance of this survey and its findings cannot be overstated.
"Accessibility to water and improved social and economic life is destined for improvement, especially for the most vulnerable of the population in Kenya."
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Potential significance of discovery cannot be overstated
At first glance it's an unremarkable spectacle, but the potential significance of this borehole in Northern Kenya cannot be overstated.
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ITV News witnesses the joy of Kenya's massive water find
In pictures: The tribes people in north west Kenya have sung rain prayers for generations and their calls may finally have been answered.
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Exclusive: Huge water reserve discovered in Kenya
A massive aquifer that holds enough water to meet all of Kenya's needs for 70 years has been discovered, ITV News can reveal.