Funded by Blue Planet Network, The Samburu Project will drill and install a well in the Lempuranai Community.
Narrative
After an unsuccessful day in Lororo looking for a viable well site, Lucas and Kariuki moved to Lempuranai, a neighboring area. This community currently travels more than 10 kms daily in search of water.
A new well in the community will reduce the incidence of waterborne diseases. Women will have more time to venture into other economic activities. Water from the well will be used for drinking, cooking, washing clothes and bathing. The community also intends to establish a farm near the well. The water will also be used for livestock.
After surveying three sites a viable location was found.
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.
Impact
People Impacted: 1050
People Getting Safe Drinking Water: 1050
210 households @ 5 people per house
Data Source: Community Elders & Local Government
School Children Getting Water: 122
Lempuranai Preschool - 38 students
Lempuranai Primary School - 84 students
People Getting Sanitation: 1050
Improved sanitation is an ancillary benefit of community water availability.
People Getting Other Benefits: 1050
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.
