Giving Update: Kaani Lions Secondary School

Students at Kaani Lions Secondary School have benefited greatly from the school water tank that was constructed in their school. The school has gained a facelift marked by an increased population of students from 530 to 658. Performance has also improved due to higher concentration levels by the students and the availability of clean drinking water. There's sufficient supply of water in the school which lasts longer throughout a term.

"There is plenty of water in the school since the construction of this water tank. We have clean drinking water which is served over lunch hour unlike before when there was insufficient drinking water for the students," said school president Winfred Nthenya.

"Students concentrate better in class which has resulted in improved performances."

Hygiene and sanitation have also improved as a result of the handwashing facilities that were installed in the school. There are fewer cases of diseases being reported.

"Handwashing has become a habit among us due to the availability and proximity of the handwashing facilities to our latrines," said Florence Kyalo, a 17-year-old student at the school.

In addition, the school purchased a distillation facility to ensure the students drink clean, treated and fresh water throughout the day. Funds which were initially allocated on purchasing water are channeled to other developmental projects such as the expansion of dormitories in the school.

"The water we drink is clean. We can concentrate better in the afternoon classes because we are provided with drinking water after lunch," said Florence.