Giving Update: Ngitini Community

"This village is my matrimonial home, and since I came here, I have been experiencing many challenges regarding water scarcity. I used to walk for around two kilometers along the dry river bed, looking for a potential water source. It was very time consuming due to the queues and the strains of digging scoop holes to fetch water. Household duties would never be completed on time, and this often brought about disagreements in the house," said Julianna Kyalo.

"The water source is nearer to my home, and this made life easier than before because now my household chores are completed on time, and I can engage in farming activities which were impossible before. My clock has changed, and this has given me ample time for myself; I wash clothes, clean the house, go to the farm, prepare food for my family, and relax thanks to the water point near my home. I feel like my life has really improved, and I am grateful for that. My family seems happier now than they were before."

Juliana Kyalo

"Through this water point, I have managed to establish a kitchen garden at my home, and I feel very proud about that. I have planted onions, kales, and spinach, which I use to feed my family. Our diet has really improved, and I can see they are healthier now than before. In the coming years, as my children grow, I plan to engage in agribusiness and sell the products to the nearby markets. I am happy that I no longer have to wait for the rains to farm, the water is readily available, and I can do it at my own planned time."

Thriving gardens