Next Tank Site: Masosa Secondary School
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Masosa Secondary Classroom
Masosa Secondary School was established in 1996 to provide a continuation path for graduates of Masosa Primary School. Its name and purpose are derived from the Masosa plant, valued for its nutritional qualities.
Masosa faces regular water shortages because it has limited capacity to store the water it obtains from an onsite borehole. The four above-ground plastic tanks do not meet the peak demand generated by cooking and cleaning for 1,300 primary and secondary students, 518 of whom are boarders. Between the two schools, Masosa uses an average of 6,500 gallons per day, or 585,000 gallons of water per quarter. The community also accesses the water during school holidays.
Without sufficient reserves, students regularly travel over 1 mile to collect water in 5-gallon containers that weigh up to 40 pounds. This strenuous task results in loss of academic time and a higher rate of sickness since natural water sources are often contaminated by cleaning activities and waste.
To address this challenge, Masosa plans to install an in-ground, concrete water storage tank of 60,000 gallons. The structure will be designed so that an office can be built on top at a later time. Masosa has committed to raise 15% of the cost. With your help, Utengo can provide the rest.
Masosa represents the 7th water tank installed by Utengo in Western Kenya. Each reservoir is harnessing seasonal rains from campus rooftops to exponentially increase the safe water supply, as well as the time students spend in class. This project will deliver the same benefits to Masosa, helping it to maintain its place as a leading secondary school in Kisii, Kenya.
Masosa faces regular water shortages because it has limited capacity to store the water it obtains from an onsite borehole. The four above-ground plastic tanks do not meet the peak demand generated by cooking and cleaning for 1,300 primary and secondary students, 518 of whom are boarders. Between the two schools, Masosa uses an average of 6,500 gallons per day, or 585,000 gallons of water per quarter. The community also accesses the water during school holidays.
Without sufficient reserves, students regularly travel over 1 mile to collect water in 5-gallon containers that weigh up to 40 pounds. This strenuous task results in loss of academic time and a higher rate of sickness since natural water sources are often contaminated by cleaning activities and waste.
To address this challenge, Masosa plans to install an in-ground, concrete water storage tank of 60,000 gallons. The structure will be designed so that an office can be built on top at a later time. Masosa has committed to raise 15% of the cost. With your help, Utengo can provide the rest.
Masosa represents the 7th water tank installed by Utengo in Western Kenya. Each reservoir is harnessing seasonal rains from campus rooftops to exponentially increase the safe water supply, as well as the time students spend in class. This project will deliver the same benefits to Masosa, helping it to maintain its place as a leading secondary school in Kisii, Kenya.
Masosa Students
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School Grounds
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Proposed Tank Site (Directly behind Principal Ocharo)
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