What Happens When the Rain Won’t Stop Falling
There are both immediate and future repercussions from this overabundance of rain hitting Kenya.
There are both immediate and future repercussions from this overabundance of rain hitting Kenya.
Over the last couple months, we've teamed up with local schools to raise awareness about the water crisis in Kajiado County, Kenya. Today, we'll highlight St. Joseph's University to show how students are helping our Maasai friends live better lives. "Magis" at Work On March 22, Water is Life Kenya…
Children washing during test pumping at the Nooriro Community Borehole established in 2023.
Animals enjoying fresh water during test pumping in Lositeti.
It takes a village to make positive, lasting changes in the semi-arid region of southern Kenya. Water is Life Kenya (WILK) is no stranger to those challenges. For 17 years, we've gotten to know the proud Maasai people who live there and have listened to their struggles and concerns. From…
WILK Co-Founder Joseph Larasha, Global Linkages Principal Lorna K. Johnson, David, Samy Twarari of Olmoti, and Jessica meet in Kenya last October.
The drought is over, and it’s time for recovery and growth. In 2024, we aim to build up resilience and the adaptive capacity that's part of our human nature. Let's look at what we at Water is Life Kenya (WILK) have planned to help our Maasai friends in Kenya this…
We get asked a lot: "How much does a borehole cost in Kenya? I've heard drilling is only $10,000." It's a common misconception, and one we hope to answer in this blog post. By the end, you'll understand the true cost of a water project in Kenya, the steps we…
We're thrilled to announce a new phase of our partnership with Engineers Without Borders Delaware Professional Chapter (EWB). After 7 years together, the volunteer engineers decided they wanted to work exclusively in Kenya with Water is Life Kenya. EWB will now be known as WILK-TEC, “TEC” standing for “Technical Engineering…
On August 21st at Country House—a retirement community in Wilmington, DE—Charity, Michael, and their sons, Michael Jr. and Nathan gave an incredible presentation about a recent project they completed with us. Charity and Michael, who are both Kenyan, have been living and raising their family in Delaware for several decades.…