The much-anticipated three-day show and trade fair was officially opened by West Pokot Deputy Governor Robert Komole at the Kishaunet Showground.
Transport in Turkana County has been paralysed after the Kapenguria-Lodwar highway was cut off by floods.
Residents who have been trekking for long distances in search of the commodity will now benefit from the project that is expected to produce 3,000 cubic meters of water per day.