The new system is expected to reduce the distance residents travel in search of water, improve school attendance and retention, and reduce the risks faced by women and girls who often travel long distances to collect water.
Kabanda described the occasion as historic and said a signed book would be used to record supporters across the country. He announced that PLU would organise endorsement rallies in all 146 districts, with local committees collecting signatures in each sub-county before the books are presented at larger rallies.