Partnering Towards Equitable WASH Access in Nyalenda
Project Overview
Simba Kogelo Water Development Group is implementing a 30-month project in Nyalenda B, Kisumu City, aiming to improve Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene (WASH) services for underserved populations. With a budget of KES 4.58 million, the initiative promotes inclusive service delivery through infrastructure upgrades, social enterprise, climate adaptation, and enhanced governance—especially for women, youth, and marginalized communities.
The Problem
Nyalenda B is a low-income informal settlement where residents face poor access to clean water, inadequate sanitation, and systemic exclusion from decision-making. Dilapidated infrastructure, theft, and high poverty levels discourage investment from service providers. This has left vulnerable populations—especially women and youth— struggling to access basic WASH services, worsening health risks and inequality.
Goals and Solutions
Main Objective : Achieve equitable, efficient, and sustainable water and sanitation management for all, especially the poor.
Key Activities Include:
→ Rehabilitation of 3km water pipeline and construction of 10 new water points
→ Upgrade billing systems for real-time payment tracking
→ Construct 4 model kiosks, 2 VIP latrines, and 3 greywater treatment plants
→ Facilitate table banking to support WASH-linked social enterprises
Expected Outputs
Target Groups
→ Primary : Women, youth, school learners, marginalized groups, manual pit emptiers
→ Secondary : County government, CSOs, schools, service providers
Tertiary : Broader Kisumu community benefiting from improved WASH outcomes
Partnerships
• KIWASCO : Water supply and capacity building
• County Government of Kisumu : Licensing, policy support
• WSUP : Sanitation capacity building
Project Management & Monitoring
Run by a dedicated team (Coordinator, Officers, Accountant, Technicians), the project will use quarterly internal reviews and annual external evaluations. Communities will participate in planning, implementation, and M&E, ensuring ownership and long-term sustainability
Added Value
By fusing grassroots action, infrastructure upgrades, and institutional advocacy, the project advances Kisumu’s transition to inclusive, climate-resilient WASH systems — ensuring that no one is left behind.
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