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in readiness for the SI - WASH project in Nyaburu Charo.
Better sanitation starts and is sustained with local expertise.
#WASH#LocalArtisans#SkillBuilding@Water1st
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Our artisans are currently undertaking a hands-on training session focused on SAFI products and DQ sales. The team is getting into the practical side of things, mastering the art of making, packaging, and selling safi products from scratch,
2/3 At the heart of sustainable water management is the shift from being "beneficiaries" to being "managers."By mastering PPME tools,this committee is now equipped to track progress using community-led indicators,ensure transparency in resource management&build climate resilience
1/3 Three days of intensive collaboration, planning, and empowerment! With support from the Sub County water officer& social services Kisumu County we have just wrapped up a Participatory Planning, Monitoring, and Evaluation (PPME) training with the Nyaburu Charo WASH committee.
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and our local Chief, we ensured the new committee is fully representative of the people it serves.
Our "Inclusion Checklist" for the day:
✅ Gender balance
✅ Youth representation
✅ Inclusion of PLWDs
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Inclusion in action!
We spent an incredible day at Nyaburu Charo for water committee elections. It wasn't just about picking leaders; it was about making sure everyone has a seat at the table.
With the support of the Sub-County Water Officer, Social Services,the Ward Admin,
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women are leading the way—literally. By taking charge of digging trenches for water pipe installation, they are contributing their time and strength to ensure their families have direct access to clean water 24/7.
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Happy International Women’s Day 2026!
The 2026 theme "Give to Gain" emphasizes the power of reciprocity and collective action. At KWAHO, we’re proud to showcase how this mindset transforms lives through our SI-WASH programme.
In the Magwako and Nyatigo communities,
1/2 KWAHO team spent an impactful day at Magwako alongside the Kisumu County Minister for Water, Judith Oluoch in a productive consultative meeting & community engagement forum focused on solving sustainability and governance challenges.
2/2 towards safely managed managed sanitation for all by 2030&beyond.Clean water& proper sanitation are human rights,this policy is a giant leap toward making that a reality for every community we serve.Congratulations to the @MOWSI_KE &all partners involved in this achievement!
1/2Today marks a historic moment as we celebrate the Launch of the National Sanitation Management Policy.We are incredibly proud to have been part of the technical process and dedicated teamwork that brought this policy to life.This framework isn't just a document, it's a roadmap
7/7 “I have witnessed the goodness of having water within the homestead, having a good toilet and being educated on good hygiene practices. For those who are still doubting, please try. Water is life, sanitation is dignity.”
6/7 My family can now flush and keep the toilet clean after use with readily available water at home.
This is what WASH transformation looks like: Available water at home; Safe, durable sanitation; improved hygiene practices and safer environments for children.
7 Toilets in 8 Years… Until Water1st International and KWAHO showed up.
“No more search for water, No more sinking pits. No more use of tree leaves. it is Just safety, hygiene, and dignity.”
In Nyatigo community, Seme – Kisumu County, weak soils and heavy rains have made