In order to solve the water shortage problem and to provide safe water
in Kitui, it was necessary to dig 150 meters deep and strike the water
vein. In this project, 10 units of the deep-wells were constructed over
the past two years. The joint activity with JICA made this large-scale
project possible.
During the boring, the construction area was full of
noise and covered in sandy dust. All the workers engaged in this operation
stayed overnights in tents until it was completed. Shouts of joy were
heard whenever water sprang out from the sites.
The water from the deep wells is delivered to a kiosk
through water pipes. The water is administered by each kiosk and sold
to the villagers with a price of 2 Kenyan shillings (about 3 Japanese
yen) per 20 l. Although that price is almost one tenth of the price in
town, it is still not cheap for the villagers. It is a target for the
kiosk to generate maintenance costs for the deep wells.
Construction of the water pipes to the kiosk. One kiosk for water sales was built for 10 wells.
Villagers who buy clean water in 20 l. containers they brought with
them.
Children who came to buy water. Even adults can now make the best of their time in agriculture and other work, while they used to be obligated to spend time getting water.
In order to commemorate the project, trees were planted
around the deep-wells and Kiosks as shown in the photo below, which shows
villagers' deep gratitude and delight with the project.
An ICA local staff observing the situation of the deep wells. This well
is protected by a wooden fence so that animals will not destroy it.
The commemorative trees are well taken care of by the villagers, being rigidly protected by a fence so that animals will not eat leaf buds. It is anticipated these trees will give good shade and comfort to the villagers when they take a rest around the well in the future.
The motor of a pump house is locked by a strong chain. The villagers place great value on these machines and equipment.
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