Community Dams & Water pans (Samburu & Machakos Counties)

About

Construction of Community water pans for local communities in these areas generally for livestock and irrigation purposes. With the inconsistent rainfall seasons and quantities it is extremely important to improve water security, water pans are a relatively cheap and effective solution used in many parts of the country.

Challenges

These areas are generally difficult to access meaning careful planning has to be conducted from mobilising to site, equipment fuelling, staff accommodation among other considerations.