Project Status



Project Type:  Protected Spring

Program: IcFEM Water Projects

Impact: 500 Served

Project Phase: 
Community Managed
Implementing Partner Monitoring Data Unavailable
Initial Installation: Oct 2013

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Community Profile

This project is part of IcFEM's WaSH program, which includes multiple water source schemes as well as substantial community level hygiene promotion, and training on project operation and maintenance. 

What follows is a brief project outline direct from our partner: 

The proposed spring is found in Soysambu village of Lugari District in Kakamega County. It is located in a bushy but accessible environment about 5 metres from a seasonal river which only flows during the rainy season. The area has a rich arable land with residents specialising in the growing of maize (which is the main cash crop), beans, bananas and cattle rearing for milk production

The locals in this area continue to suffer from perennial water problems ranging from travelling over long distances in search of water to diseases associated with contamination of water. They get water from the bushy spring that is poorly maintained. Others go to a river 1 Km away which is very dirty since some people use it for bathing/washing upstream while others consume the same downstream.  

Soysambu spring is therefore a major asset to the community providing water for domestic use as well as for the neighbouring school. The spring has never been constructed because the residents have limited resources but are willing to partner with IcFEM to restore the spring to full usage.

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Springs are water sources that come from deep underground, where the water is filtered through natural layers until it is clean enough to drink. Once the water pushes through the surface of the Earth, however, outside elements like waste and runoff can contaminate the water quickly. We protect spring sources from contamination with a simple waterproof cement structure surrounding layers of clay, stone, and soil. This construction channels the spring’s water through a discharge pipe, making water collection easier, faster, and cleaner. Each spring protection also includes a chlorine dispenser at the waterpoint so community members can be assured that the water they are drinking is entirely safe. Learn more here!