A Year Later: "This water point has helped me become a successful farmer."

“Before the construction of this project, life was very hard," said 18-year-old farmer Moses K. "We used to get water from very far [away], and the water was not very safe for drinking. We did not have enough water for maintaining our hygiene and sanitation, as well as for watering our trees and other crops on the farm. I could walk [for a] very long [time] and [wait in] long queues at the river, which would tend to waste a lot of my time.”

But last year, we helped to install a sand dam and shallow well in Nduumoni, which has brought a reliable source of water close to the 2,800 people who needed it so desperately. Life has become easier with water close by.

“Now, I enjoy fetching water from this shallow well point," said Moses. "It is very convenient now to get water. The water is also very clean. Our livestock has enough water, and their health is gradually doing well. I have planted numerous crops on my farm whereby I sell the surplus. So far, I have managed to make Ksh 5,000 from vegetable sales.”

“This water point has helped me become a successful farmer who can pocket something regularly," Moses concluded. "I am planning to go full throttle in vegetable farming as I am looking forward to getting more money from the vegetable sales.”

Moses, left, watering crops.