Water Matters

The latest on our work and those supporting it



Humanitarian Aid vs. Sustainable Development in the Face of Kenya’s Floods


Wednesday, May 15th, 2024by Olivia Chebet

The flooding in Kenya presents a significant humanitarian crisis. The Water Project’s work areas have not seen as many adverse effects as the country’s capital, Nairobi. However, the entire country is feeling for their countrymen in the aftermath of several weeks’ torrential rains. Many people have been displaced from their homes. They are unable to […]

 

Kenya in Crisis: How Flooding is Affecting Our Work


Friday, May 3rd, 2024by Jamie Heminway

Kenya is currently experiencing widespread flooding, impacting 17 counties. We’ve fielded many questions from curious folks wanting to make sure our teams and the communities we serve are doing all right. To shed some light on the current situation of our work in Kenya, we spoke with Executive Directors Jacqueline Shigali and Protus Ekesa from […]

 

How the Seasons Affect Water Availability in Western Kenya


Wednesday, April 3rd, 2024by Jamie Heminway

Climate change has affected the length, duration, and severity of the rainfall patterns in Western Kenya.