Ebubayi Community Well
Project Snapshot
Country: Kenya
GPS Coordinates:
Latitude 0.306480
Longitude 34.288820
Impact:
Total Served: 700
Status: Completed (?)
Completion Date (or estimate): 01/04/2010
Latest Update: 01/20/2010
A new well has been installed in the Ebubayi Community.
Though the drilling failed twice as the crew encountered hard rock, on the
third attempt they were able to break through and reach deep enough for
clean, safe water.
An Afri-dev hand-pump was installed and water flow was measured at 40 liters/min.
The community leader said,
"The response was positive and encouraging. The members through their committee promised to take good care of their new current water source. They also prayed for the blessings to those who donated towards its construction."
Previously this community drank from a dirty, un-protected stream about 3km away. A community member noted that the former water source "caused water borne diseases such as diarrhoea and Dysentery plus coughs."
Today a water committee of 5 men and 7 women oversee the new well, making sure it will serve this community for many years to come.
Project Photos
Sponsors
Groups:
Indian Hill Church - Cincinnati, OH
Country Details
Kenya
- Population: 39.8 Million
- Lacking clean water: 43%
- Below poverty line: 50%
- Climate: Varies from tropical along coast to arid in interior
- Languages: English (official), Kiswahili (official), numerous indigenous languages
- Ethnic Groups:Kikuyu 22%, Luhya 14%, Luo 13%, Kalenjin 12%, Kamba 11%, Kisii 6%, Meru 6%, other African 15%, non-African (Asian, European, and Arab) 1%
- Life Expectancy: 57 years
- Infant Mortality Rate: 55 deaths per 1000 live births
Partner Profile
Bridge Water Project
BWP staff and crew were originally trained by David Hansen, a retired water engineer from California. David visited Kenya, saw a need, and then recruited and organized this team. He got them equipment and trained them how to use it. He also trained them how to manage their new business.
Today they are drilling at least one well per week. They work in communities they know and help mobilize them. They are able to return and fix broken parts. They are committed to seeing their own people changed when clean water comes.