Appropriate Technology for Water Development in Arid and Semi Arid Districts of Kenya

The information here is from powerpoint presentations that present studies by the African Medical and Research Foundation (AMREF)

"Appropriate Technology for Water Development in Arid and Semi Arid Districts of Kenya"

Key Points of Interest:

- "The districts suffer frequent severe droughts, and water shortage- mainly sourced from seasonal rivers, shallow pits dug in river beds and earth pans."

- "Most pop. (71%) rely on seasonal rivers and poorly developed underground and surface water sources""

- "People and animals share water sources indiscriminately"

- "79% sampled water revealed gross fecal (Indicator organism e-coli) contamination"

- "Alarmingly low (20%) latrine coverage"

- "Long distances to water sources ( walking 5-15 Kms.)"

- "In health facilities, diarrhea and helminthes are ranked 2nd & 3rd. reported sicknesses"

- "Children >5yrs burdened by 3 -5 episodes of diarrhea annually"

The AMREF developed wells in the Kajiado district. The powerpoint presentation summerizes the project and the general improvements on the district.

-Stella