A Year Later: Plenty of Water for Cooking, Cleaning and Improvement Projects!

Farmer Tabitha Kanini, 47, recalled what life was like in the Kiliku Community before her community's sand dam was implemented last year.

"Before the construction of this sand dam project, I used to walk the distant Kyamiu or Kyemani river, an ordeal that would take 4 hours to fetch water for use. These rivers were also seasonal with an inadequate supply of water; thus, getting water for drinking or cooking was a challenge, let alone performing hygiene and sanitation chores. The unprotected well was also dangerous and easily contaminated," said Tabitha.

But life is simpler and hopeful for Tabitha and the other community members in Kiliku Community now.

"I am now able to get water for cooking and drinking within a short time because the shallow well is only minutes away from my home. I also get more time and energy to focus on activities like tree planting, cultivating kitchen gardens, and crop cultivation," said Tabitha.

Having ready access to water from the sand dam has made a difference for Tabitha, allowing her to improve her daily life.

"This waterpoint offers enough water for hygiene and sanitation. The clean water also ensures we are not exposed to infections like typhoid or stomach upsets. I am also able to clean my house and prepare meals on time for my children," concluded Tabitha.

Tabitha by the well that produces water from the sand dam.

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