Tanzania, April 19 -- Moshi. The World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF) plans to spend more than Sh1.3 billion to rehabilitate ageing water infrastructure in Rombo District, Kilimanjaro Region, in an effort to curb massive water losses.

The project will also benefit Siha, Longido and Arumeru districts, as well as Loitoktok in Kenya, which borders Tanzania through Rombo.

Speaking today, Rombo District Commissioner Raymond Mwangwala said the initiative would bring major relief to residents, noting that more than 200,000 people are expected to benefit.

"One of the biggest challenges in Rombo is water. Now, in partnership with WWF and Coca-Cola, we are going to address the water problem in Rombo, especially at the Rongai water sources," said Mr ...