5 boreholes bring clean water to 4,300 students in Kasulu, Tanzania

Access to clean water remains a significant challenge in Kigoma, Tanzania, particularly for rural families where government services are limited. In May 2025, Mboni ya Vijana and Kwanda partnered to bring water to six schools in Kasulu by drilling shallow wells equipped with rope hand pumps. The goal is to provide clean water to at least 6,000 pupils and teachers while reducing the distance (2–4 km) and time (1–4 hours) spent fetching water, lowering the risk of waterborne diseases, and improving school hygiene and academic performance.

To date, Mboni ya Vijana has completed five boreholes, now serving over 4,300 people—including pupils, teachers, and nearby families—at Nyaruhande A, Mwenda, Tumaini, Kasyenene, and Jua Kita Primary Schools in Kasulu.

This report highlights the completion of the fifth borehole at Jua Kita Primary School, finalized in the last two weeks of September 2025.

Developments:

• By the end of August 2025, four boreholes had been completed, serving 3,700 pupils and school staff.

• With the addition of the fifth borehole, 640 more people now have access to clean water, bringing the total number of beneficiaries to 4,340.

• Surveyed and drilled a borehole at Jua Kita Primary School.

• Procured and delivered construction materials.

• Installed water pumping equipment.

• Trained teachers and pupils on usage and basic maintenance.

• Officially handed over the borehole on Friday, 12th September 2025.

Beneficiaries:

Subira, Community Development Officer for Health and Nutrition in Kasulu Rural, spoke at the handover ceremony:

On behalf of the school and the District, I am sincerely grateful for this important achievement. The government is working hard to improve education environments, but water access remains a major challenge. Pupils often walk long distances to collect unsafe water, which cuts into study time. This borehole will support our food and nutrition programs, benefiting over 700 students annually as enrollment grows. We thank Mboni ya Vijana and Kwanda and ask for continued support to transform education in Kigoma.

Community member Sauli also shared:

This water source will help not only the pupils but also us in the neighbouring community. We used to walk 2 km to collect dirty water from Hwazi stream. This well will save time and improve our health and productivity.