A Year Later: No More Purchasing Water!

Before we installed a rain tank at Kasyalani Mixed Day Secondary School, the students had to walk long distances to collect water and found their learning environment less than ideal.

"The rampant water scarcity within the school caused a lot of issues. For instance, we had to walk about a kilometer to draw water from one of the community members, an energy-draining and time-consuming affair. Our classrooms were rarely cleaned, making learning uncomfortable," said 18-year-old John M.

But since the tank was implemented, things have changed for students, giving everyone more time and freedom.

"I now spend less time looking for water because the water point is nearby and offers a steady supply of water, even during the dry months. [The] agriculture students can now irrigate their crops at zero cost, unlike before where [water] had to be purchased," said John.

"Hygiene and sanitation have improved, and students are more comfortable during lessons while keeping off diseases such as COVID-19. I spend less time and energy searching for water which allows me to improve my academic performance," John concluded.

John (left) drinking water from the tank with his teacher Titus Musila.