Parsinti, located in the Olpolosie area in the north-east of the Diocese, faces intense pressure on its limited water supply. With a population of roughly 2,000 people, plus 2,000 cattle, 5,000 sheep and goats and a school supporting over 600 pupils plus staff, the community relied on a single 5,000-litre tank fed from a borehole. This limited supply was used by both people and livestock and was often depleted within minutes.
The project involved the construction of a 100m³ (100,000-litre) water storage tank to provide a reliable water supply for the entire Parsinti community. The tank now receives water from the nearby borehole through an agreement between the school and local residents. The water distribution is entirely operated by a community committee and is open every day of the week.
In line with Water Drops’ commitment to the UN’s WaSH (Water, Sanitation and Hygiene) standards, the project also included the construction of a 6-metre-deep pit latrine along with a community health and hygiene training day, delivered by the Diocese, to promote best practices in sanitation and water use.
100m³ storage tank which holds 100,000 litres of water
Secure perimeter fence
Implementation of the UN WaSH element
Total Expenditure
£14,405.76
We extend our heartfelt thanks to the Kenya Appeal Fund and the Linnegan family whose support and generosity made this transformative project possible.
The completion of the Parsinti Community Water Storage Tank marks a significant milestone for this rural community. For the first time, residents, schoolchildren, and staff have access to a secure and substantial source of clean water. This improvement will ease daily hardship, support better health, and create new opportunities for growth and resilience. This is probably one of our most successful projects to date in terms of its impact to the wider community.