A Year Later: "We feel good, and it has made our work easier!"

Christopher Wangia, 48, recalled what life was like in the Mwiyala Mixed Secondary School before his school's well was installed.

"As a school, we relied on the rain tank and hand-dug well. During [the] drought season, the two water points had no water. We also relied on municipal water, which was mostly rationed, and sometimes the pipes burst, and we could stay even a month without municipal water. During that time, we bought water, which was expensive," said Christopher.

Collecting water is less stressful for Christopher and the rest of the Mwiyala Mixed Secondary School.

"We are glad that we have water at our doorstep; we don't need to buy water. We are sure of water, whether during the rainy season or drought season. We feel good, and it has made our work easier," he added.

Having ready access to water from the well has made a difference for Christopher, allowing him to teach without distraction and creating a better learning environment for his students.

"Teachers have [an] easy time to manage students, especially during lunchtime when they used to crowd at the water point. More time is spent in classes, unlike in the past, when they crowded at the tank, wasting a lot of time," Christopher concluded.

Teacher Christopher Wangia with a student at the well.

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