Last week, Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Stephanie McCrummen published a story in The Atlantic about the current land problems Maasai face in Tanzania. The details of her investigation are, at the very least, troubling, and her work has brought further awareness of land grabs in Tanzania and Kenya that Maasai have…
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…
In April and May, we sponsored the Restock & Restore Campaign to help those who'd lost everything in a 3-year-long drought. Now that it's rained in some areas of Kajiado County, we distributed cows and goats to families hit the hardest so they can start to build back their lives.…
We began our Hope for Widows program because widowed Kenyan women face immense odds due to disenfranchisement and gender inequality. We'd like to highlight one woman's success within her first year of participation.
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