Borehole completed at Kasyenene Primary, reaching 3,700 with clean water
Posted 4 Sept 2025
Kasyenene Primary School in Kasulu has long struggled with limited access to clean water, which has significantly affected student attendance, as pupils have to spend time fetching water from distant, unsafe sources. Thanks to financial support from Kwanda, Mboni ya Vijana has successfully addressed this challenge.
Over the past three weeks, the team conducted a feasibility study, engaged with the school and community, drilled a 36-meter borehole, and installed a rope hand pump. On August 22, 2025, the borehole was officially handed over to the school, bringing an end to its water crisis.
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Days 1–2: Conducted water table survey; introduced the project to teachers and community leaders.
Days 3–15: Delivered drilling equipment; drilled 36 meters; procured and transported materials; constructed the pump and base.
Final days: Trained pupils and teachers in pump use, maintenance, and basic repairs; officially handed over the borehole.
Outcomes:
The completion of this fourth borehole has increased the number of schools with access to clean water from three to four. Over 3,700 pupils and school staff who previously had no access to water at their schools now benefit from this project, improving both hygiene and academic performance.
Ferenatus, a Standard Five student, shared:
We no longer walk long distances for water. Now we have clean and safe water right here at school. This borehole will help us focus more in class and do better in our final exams.
Relatsa, a Standard Seven pupil, added:
The time we used to spend fetching water is now spent learning. This is history for us. We thank Kwanda and Mboni ya Vijana for giving us this facility.
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During drilling, we encountered hard rock formations that damaged some equipment. Communication delays also hindered timely updates. We request Kwanda’s support to replace the damaged drilling bits, which will improve future work.
Financials:
Project Overview
Project Detail | Value |
Project goal | Drill and construct 6 boreholes |
Total budget | £10,000 |
Amount spent so far | £6,500 (4 boreholes completed) |
Remaining boreholes | 2 |
Required to complete | £2,800 |
Projected surplus after completion | £700 |
August 2025 (4th borehole) expenditure:
Expenditure Category | Amount (£) |
Drilling labour | 960 |
PVC casing and materials | 180 |
Skilled labour | 90 |
Transport and communication | 194 |
Training materials | 40 |
Total spent | 1,474 |
Amount received from Kwanda | 1,500 |
Balance remaining | 26 |