Scarce Commodity

In the last couple of years shortage of potable water has come to the front as the main problem of the capital. Even though the city administration and the federal government say the problem is not as bad as it is perceived in the public, the shortage is vivid in every corner of the city. Queuing up on the main street around what is commonly called Adey Abeba, in Nifas Silk Lafto district these people that came as far as Addisu sefer, a couple of kilometers away, are waiting to get their Jerry can full from a seller on the side walk, for a Birr per their 25 liters container.