Embassy of Japan in Kenya

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Grant Assistance for Grass-roots Human Security Projects 2009/2010: Japan Grassroot Grant Aid Aims to Alleviate Water Shortage Problems in Wasini Island, Coast Province

March 24, 2010

Title Japan Grassroot Grant Aid Aims to Alleviate Water Shortage Problems in Wasini Island, Coast Province
Date 24th March 2010
Location Shimoni, Msambweni District, Coast
Project title The Project for Providing Water Supply in Wasini Island
Amount US$ 90,555
Attendance
  • Mr. Seiji Okada, Deputy Chief of Mission to the Republic of Kenya
  • Representative from Wasini Women Group
  • Hon. Omar M. Zonga, M.P.
  • District Commissioner and officers
  • Representative from the Kenya Wildlife Services
  • Representative from Mafanikio
  • Others: about 100 people including residents and students 
Main activity Mr. Seiji Okada, Deputy chief of Mission to the Republic of Kenya and Ms. Mwarab Mohamed, Vice Chairperson of Wasini Women Group, signed the Grant Contract amounted to 90,555 US Dollars for the project for providing water supply to Wasini Island through Grant Assistance for Grassroot Human Security Program (GGP).

The project aims to provide a comprehensive solution to long-lasting water shortage problems in three villages of Wasini Island, namely Wasini, Mkwiro, and Nyma ya Maji where rain water is the main source of water. 
Items The Project entailed the following activities:
  • Construction of Water Storage Tank and Solar Water Pumping System in Wasini Village 
  • Construction of Water Storage Tank in Nyuma ya Maji Village
  • Purchase of Solar Water Pump and Construction of Pump House in Mkwiro Village 
The major objective of this project is to alleviate the water problems that the residents of Wasini Island are facing.  
 

Photographs

Mr. Okada hands over a dummy cheque to the recipient group

Mr. Okada visit one of the project side in Mkwiro village

Representative from the village gave vote of thanks to the Japanese Government

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