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For years, 600 pupils of St. Theresa Primary School in Murang’a County moved through each day carrying an unspoken struggle. Water was not something taken for granted; it was something chased. Donkeys walked long distances to fetch it from distant sources, returning with containers filled with cloudy water that the school had no choice but to accept. It looked like a solution, but in truth it was a fragile hope-one that masked the deeper challenge of inadequate and unsafe water access. Since this approach proved inadequate, pupils were at times asked to bring water from home, further underscoring the severity of the shortage and the strain it placed on families.
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World Environment Day is a global event led by the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) and has been celebrated annually on 5th June since 1973. This year's theme, "Inspired by Nature. For Climate. For Our Future," coupled with the broader focus on "A Global Call for Climate Action," underscores the importance of nature-based solutions in addressing climate change and securing a sustainable future.
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At Kitheini Primary School, mornings often began with the same routine-not lessons, not laughter, but uncertainty. Children would gather around the school's aging hand pump, clutching empty bottles and gazing expectantly, waiting to see if water would flow that day. Some mornings, the hand pump released only a weak trickle after long minutes of effort. Other days, it produced nothing at all. Pupils took turns pushing the heavy handle again and again, hoping the next attempt would bring water.
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Reliable power is the secret sauce that makes a borehole spring to life. Whether sourced from grid electricity, solar energy, or generators, power is essential for operating water pumps. When this power is unavailable, water access becomes a challenge especially for institutions that relies on electrically powered systems. This was the case for 300 pupils at Lusoi Primary School in Nyeri.
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According to a statistic by the National Government, 75 % of the population in Salgaa, Nakuru County, lack access to clean and safe water. This underscored the urgent need for clean water in the area. United by a shared vision of dignity, health, and opportunity, partners (Davis & Shirtliff, Britam Foundation, World Vision and County Government of Nakuru) collaborated and installed a 15kW solar powered borehole pump at Mimwaita Primary School that delivers 12,600-liters-per-hour.
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Water is often taken for granted until it becomes scarce. For billions, it is no longer an accessible basic right, and vulnerable groups -such as visually impaired students at Thika School -have previously suffered from limited access.
World Water Day is a timely moment to reflect on how stakeholders across regions are not only responding to water challenges but actively shaping sustainable water solutions.
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While marrying nature with technology may appear unconventional, it is a powerful pathway to sustainability. Located near the equator, Machakos receives abundant direct sunlight throughout the year, and Kathiani Boys Senior School was initially missing out on this naturally available renewable energy.
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