For years, Mrs. Salina Kisika’s mornings in Sinonin, Soy Ward, began with long walks in search of water. As a mother, she spent precious hours and energy hunting for enough of the scarce commodity to meet her family’s basic needs. However, that routine is now a thing of the past.
“I am very happy because we finally have water here at home. Before, I had to leave the compound to look for water, but nowadays I hardly need to go anywhere,” Salina said, her voice reflecting both relief and quiet pride.
With a reliable supply now available closer to her doorstep, everyday life has become easier and full of new possibilities. “I can even plant vegetables at home instead of going to the water catchment areas. It has really made life easier for me, and I am grateful that we now have water closer to our homes,” she told Kenya News Agency.
Salina’s experience mirrors the transformation taking place across approximately 150 households in Sinonin following the completion of the Sinonin Water Project.
The initiative is a joint effort between the Uasin Gishu County Government and the Financing Locally-Led Climate Action (FLLoCA) programme. It forms part of Governor Dr. Jonathan Chelilim Bii’s Nguzo Number Seven, which prioritizes improved service delivery and better livelihoods for residents.
The construction work under the Sinonin Water Project included protection of a water spring, rehabilitation of a sump and pump house, and installation of solar power generators, pumps, motors, and related accessories.
Additionally, the task included construction of a 1.5-kilometer rising main and a 1.5-kilometer distribution pipeline network. Beyond meeting household needs, the reliable supply is unlocking practical opportunities.
A check by KNA revealed beneficiaries of the water project were now establishing small-scale kitchen gardens within their compounds, growing vegetables that boost household food security and nutrition. The time and physical effort once spent searching for water have been freed up, allowing residents to focus more on their families, livelihoods, and other daily activities.
The residents have voiced strong appreciation to the county government and FLLoCA for delivering a project that addresses a fundamental need while opening pathways for improved household incomes and well-being.
The Sinonin Water Project stands as a clear example of how targeted investment in locally driven, climate-resilient water solutions can deliver tangible change—bringing water closer to homes, easing the daily burden on families, and creating fresh opportunities for communities to thrive.
The completed works were inspected by County engineers Francis Ndasaba, Celestine Kigen, and Christopher Mbevi, together with Soy Ward MCA Hon. Isaac Kiptanui Chirchir.
By Maurice Aluda
