A Year Later: "I am now able to access water safely"

Mathias Juma Spring was challenging for community members to access before its protection last year, especially for children.

"To me, it was not easy because the area around the spring was surrounded with bush, and I had to wait for somebody so that we [could] go together to the spring due to insecurity," 11-year-old Jentrix shared.

But thankfully, since the spring's protection, Jentrix now has a different experience.

"Nowadays, I usually go alone because the bush was cleared and the water point was well fenced, making it enjoyable to go," Jentrix said.

She continued, "I am now able to access water safely for my parents at any time of the day. We have enough water in our home [so] activities are running successfully."

Jentrix smiles while collecting water.