Giving Update: Kyamwao Community

"Life was very hard before the implementation of this project. We did not have water nearby, and our environs were arid. People would have to dig very deep scoop holes to get water, and this was very strenuous and time consuming for us," said Erick Mutiso.

"Our livelihoods have really improved. More personal development projects have been implemented than there were before. Water is no longer a problem as the water table has really risen as compared to before. There is plenty of water for farming practices to take place. We currently have easy access to clean and safe drinking water. Our livestock now gets water easily, at shorter miles than they did before. Due to abundant water supply, we are engaged in environment conservation by planting more trees and establishing tree nurseries of various crops."

Erick Mutiso

"I can attest to the benefit of using the sand dam project for farming and income-generating activities. I plan to use the water for intensive farming. Initially, we would have to go very far to the market places to purchase vegetables. Now we can easily plant them on our farms and sell them easily to other community members. Selling the farm products has been very instrumental in improving our living standards."

Erick pumps the well