About the project

From drought to hope — GeoBlue Engineering, in partnership with the Kenya Red Cross, drilled and equipped a solar-powered borehole in Warder, Wajir County, restoring water, life, and livelihoods to the community. The project now benefits over 600 households.

Challenge

  • Issue: The community in Warder, Wajir County, faced severe drought conditions, leading to a critical lack of water necessary to sustain life and livelihoods.
  • Need: Immediate and sustainable access to a reliable, clean water source was required to restore normalcy and resilience to the affected households.

Solution

  • Action: Geo Blue Engineering, in strategic partnership with the Kenya Red Cross, was contracted to implement a comprehensive water access project.

  • Execution:

    • Drilling: Successfully drilled a deep borehole to tap into a reliable aquifer.

    • Equipping: Installed all necessary borehole components and pumping infrastructure.

    • Power Source: Integrated a solar-powered system to ensure the borehole pump operates independently and sustainably, minimizing running costs.

Outcome

Impact: The project successfully transitioned the community “from drought to hope.”

Beneficiaries: The new, reliable water source now directly benefits over 600 households in the Warder community.

Result: Restored essential water supply, stabilized livelihoods, and improved the overall quality of life for the residents.