The two dilapidated springs were reinvigorated by the WATSAN team, who worked closely with the beneficiary communities to gain buy-in, carry out construction work and hand over responsibility.
The spring in Kinyasano Junction is located in an area with a very high beneficiary population, because it is close to urban areas with low-income earners and who cannot afford water bills levied on water supplied by the National Water and Sewerage Cooperation (NWSC). The spring serves three highly populated schools, especially during the day when National Water supply is unreliable.
The spring was re-constructed, and because of its high yield, it was possible to include a reservoir tank, which lead to a reduction in overall construction costs. It was commissioned by Bishop Onesimus (pictured) on 11th September 2023. The Bishop praised the community leaders involved in the project for creating unity across various different religious denominations, working together for the good of their people. He also expressed his gratitude towards the UK Support Group for funding the re-construction of this spring. His talk also covered aspects of safeguarding at the spring, especially for women and children, who are the main people collecting water on behalf of their families.
In Kashasha, 40 households and members of a primary school, a secondary school, a hospital and a church were sharing a dysfunctional spring in the community (approx 1,600 people). The spring was next to a roadside, increasing use, and despite having multiple water eyes, it was not yielding its full potential.
An inception meeting was held and a Project Implementation Committee appointed, whose members received training in governance and safeguarding. Members of the community contributed raw materials and hard labout to the construction, which included a new water channel (pictured).
On 28th September the spring was commissioned by Bishop Dan Zoreka, who commended “the cordial relationship between church and government in the social service sector, but most of all the WATSAN Programme for the quality work well done, and the UK Support Group for their selfless heart and for the financial assistance”.
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