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.
