Oldonyo Onyokie is a small Maasai community in the Rift Valley, where extreme heat, low annual rainfall, and limited water infrastructure make daily survival increasingly challenging. Families frequently travel long distances—sometimes up to 20km—to collect water from unreliable and often contaminated sources.
Around 2,000 people live in the area, including a large number of young children. The community recently allocated a two-acre church plot for development, marking it as a central and accessible location for shared facilities, including a planned nursery school. Access to clean water was therefore a critical priority for both health and education.
This project involved the construction of a 100m³ (100,000-litre) rainwater storage tank, providing the community with a reliable water source throughout the year. There are two rainy seasons which will supply ample clean water for use by the community. The tank was built beside the church building and designed to capture rainwater via a dedicated roof catchment system.
A new 100m³ water storage tank, providing a substantial and secure supply of clean drinking water for the entire community
Rain water catchment is effective using the existing church roof structure, thus maximising rainwater harvesting during both rainy seasons, even when rainfall is limited
Upgraded existing latrine to meet UN WaSH standards
Total cost for this project £14,171.17
We extend our sincere thanks to CIBA who made this project possible. Your generosity has created lasting change and renewed hope for a resilient future.
This project marks a transformative milestone for the Oldonyo Onyokie community. For the first time, families have access to a substantial, secure, and clean source of water—reducing long travel distances, improving health, and strengthening community life. The combined investment in water storage, sanitation, and training will benefit all 2,000 residents and support future development around the church site.