A Year Later: Water from the spring brings joy in their hearts!

Before we protected Anami Spring last year, collecting water was difficult and time-consuming for community members living in Mukhuyu.

"The spring was not presentable because it was old, and we felt that it would collapse. We could line up to get water because the water was not coming through one of the discharge pipes, so we were forced to use the other one," said 12-year-old Peter L.

But since the spring's protection, water flows freely and quickly, letting people collect water without wasting their valuable time.

"With the structure well constructed, water [is] coming through two discharges pipes [and that] has made getting water so quick and fast," said Peter.

Now that Peter and his fellow community members have access to plenty of water, they can collect sufficient water to meet their daily water needs, relieving them.

"I collect enough water from the spring for use at home. I can come here alone, fetch water and carry it home quickly. With the help of this water, I can clean my clothes and bathe every day, thus maintaining good hygiene," said Peter.

"When we get water from this spring, we have joy in our hearts," said 45-year-old Mary Muranda.

Peter splashing at the spring.