Funded by Woodside Wishing Well, The Samburu Project will drill and install a shallow well equipped with a handpump in the Nakwamuru Community .
Narrative
This community has no water source within their reach. Currently they travel to Laresoro Stream about 7 kms away which takes a 2.5 hours to walk there. Women walk for long distances to get water. They scoop water along dry river beds. This water is dirty and contaminated hence causing waterborne diseases.
With a well, women will have enough time to venture into economically sound activities. There will be a significant reduction in waterborne diseases and back problems. The water from the well will be used for farming, drinking, cooking and livestock.
Four sites were surveyed before finding a viable location.
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Kristen Kosinski of The Samburu ProjectImplementation Status: completed Mon 13 May 2013, Almost 11 Years ago
Hygiene & Sanitation Workshop
Now that Lucas has his new car, he is visiting our new well communities this week for Hygiene and Sanitation workshops. 1st stop - the Lerata B, Nakwamuru and Lolgerdad community representatives met at Lerata B.
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Kristen Kosinski of The Samburu ProjectImplementation Status: completed Fri 07 Dec 2012, Over 11 Years ago
Construction Complete & Well Pumping Water
Today, well construction is complete and the community is enjoying clean, safe drinking water!
- Impact Assessment (M&E) Phase Project completed on 7 Dec, 2012 Implementation Phase
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Kristen Kosinski of The Samburu ProjectImplementation Status: in_progress Wed 14 Nov 2012, Over 11 Years ago
Water Struck at 45 Meters!
Water was struck at 45 meters in Nakwamuru! Pictures and completion forthcoming. Stay tuned!!!
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Kristen Kosinski of The Samburu ProjectImplementation Status: in_progress Fri 10 Aug 2012, Over 11 Years ago
Nakwamuru = WATER
After surveying four locations, Kariuki found a viable well site in Nakwamuru.
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- Implementation Phase Project started on 10 Aug, 2012 Preparation Phase
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Kristen Kosinski of The Samburu ProjectImplementation Status: in_progress Mon 30 Jul 2012, Over 11 Years ago
Kariuki Lost in the Bush
Hydrogeologic surveys were scheduled to begin on July 12th, however, our wonderful hydrogeolgist, Joseph Kariuki, was delayed. He rescheduled to arrive in Wamba on July 22nd, but he has yet to appear. We hope that he has just gotten stuck in the bush on another job. Oftentimes, there is no mobile signal where he works. We will send an update as soon as he surfaces.
Funded by Woodside Wishing Well, The Samburu Project will drill and install a shallow well equipped with a handpump in the Nakwamuru Community .
Narrative
This community has no water source within their reach. Currently they travel to Laresoro Stream about 7 kms away which takes a 2.5 hours to walk there. Women walk for long distances to get water. They scoop water along dry river beds. This water is dirty and contaminated hence causing waterborne diseases.
With a well, women will have enough time to venture into economically sound activities. There will be a significant reduction in waterborne diseases and back problems. The water from the well will be used for farming, drinking, cooking and livestock.
Four sites were surveyed before finding a viable location.
Sustainability
Creating and measuring long-term impact
A well committee has been created and roles have been established. Once the well has been successfully drilled, the well committee will establish a fund for the well. Every household will contribute an agreed upon amount of money monthly towards well maintenance and management.
Other Issues
Unusual and unexpected issues faced during project execution
There is insecurity in the area due to tension between the Samburu and Turkana communities. Two days before site selection, the Turkana warriors came at night and stole 250 cows from the Samburu. In retaliation, the Samburu warriors went to the Turkana community and took an unconfirmed number of cattle, camels and goats.
Despite the tensions between the Turkana and Samburu, our team got a warm welcome,
Impact
People Impacted: 600
People Getting Safe Drinking Water: 600
120 households @ 5 people per house
Data Source: Community Elders & Local Government
School Children Getting Water: 81
Nakwamuru Preschool - 81 students
People Getting Sanitation: 600
Improved sanitation is an ancillary benefit of community water availability.
People Getting Other Benefits: 600
Water is the foundation from which all things grow. The expectation is that this community will receive many benefits beyond access to clean, safe drinking water.