ound trip to get water is now less than an hour, compared to 4 hours and 20 minutes previously. This allows more time to devote to farming and studies. Water related diseases have become less prevalent since the onset of these developments.Although improvements are being made, new problems accompany these solutions. Many people, such as the villagers of Gachoka, still used water from dirty streams or scooped rainwater from the ground even after the installation of the bore wells. This did not help improve health conditions. There are no organized meetings to discuss management of the new clean water sources, and little education in health and hygiene. Villagers complain that it’s cheaper to get water from the river, the lines to the pump are too long, and the dues paid on the pumps are not being fairly used. “Monitoring and evaluation can bring to light mistakes in order to strengthen and improve the program. Mistakes are inevitable in any new kind of experience for communities.” (http://www.irdc.ca/, 1999) Kenya’s water problem is improving as a result of advancing technology. However, education remains a lacking part of the equation. “A key aspect of the campaign is villagers’ awareness of the health and sanitation benefits from using bore wells.” (http://www.irdc.ca/, 1999) Organized maintenance and distribution of water from wells and other sources is crucial to forming a healthy and self-reliant Kenya. ...
