NALSA-K ESTABLISHES A WATER PROJECT IN NAMBALE CONSTITUENCY
The National Assembly Lady Spouses Association of Kenya (NALSA-K) initiated a water project in Nambale Sub-County Hospital through a ground-breaking exercise on December 8th 2023. This is a significant step towards addressing water scarcity in the area by providing a constant source of clean taped water, especially to the health facility.
The project water is a collaborative effort between NALSA-K and the Proudly Kenyan Association and spearheaded by NALSA-K Nambale representative Ms Imelda Mulanya, spouse to the area Member of Parliament Hon. Geoffrey Mulanya, who was the chief guest at the event.
The project spans multiple phases that entail drilling a borehole, installation of water purification systems and establishing a water distribution network within the hospital compound. The borehole can dispense 7000 litres of water per hour, enough to sustain the hospital and the neighbouring community. The comprehensive approach aims not only to alleviate water needs for the facility but also to create a sustainable solution for the hospital and the surrounding community from areas of Nambale town and Mungatsi location.
Previously, the health facility could refer patients for treatment to Busia town due to the persistent water problem, but with the availability of water, the hospital’s maternity wing is now ready for use, revealed Ms Mulanya.
She also expressed that the project exemplifies the potential of women, local communities, administrative authorities, and NALSA-K uniting to overcome challenges in the communities to bring about sustainability and equity.
“This project is a testament to the power of collective action and cooperation. Water scarcity was hindering the overall health care in Nambale. We hope the facility will be of benefit to the broader Nambale community.” remarked Dr Edwin Oluoch, the sub-county Ministry of Health official during the launch.
Present to witness the unveiling of the water project were other NALSA-K members: Roselyne Khamala (Lurambi), Jael Makali (Kanduyi) and Janet Majimbo (Kabuchai).
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Photography Julia Laval