{"id":14977,"date":"2025-06-21T15:01:55","date_gmt":"2025-06-21T12:01:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/staging.rcnairobithikaroad.org\/wp\/?page_id=14977"},"modified":"2026-10-03T23:05:43","modified_gmt":"2026-10-03T20:05:43","slug":"brightening-lives-with-solar-power-a-life-changing-water-project-at-maralal-deb-primary-school","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/staging.rcnairobithikaroad.org\/wp\/brightening-lives-with-solar-power-a-life-changing-water-project-at-maralal-deb-primary-school\/","title":{"rendered":"Brightening Lives with Solar Power: A Life-Changing Water Project at Maralal DEB Primary School"},"content":{"rendered":"

What an incredible weekend it was!<\/p>\n

In the true spirit of \u201cService Above Self,\u201d the Rotary Club of Nairobi Thika Road, in partnership with the Rotary Club of Nairobi Lang\u2019ata, delivered a transformative and award-winning project to the heart of Samburu County.<\/p>\n

Test Draft one and two<\/p>\n

Our destination: Maralal DEB Primary School, a vibrant institution serving 2,447 pupils and 52 teachers. For years, the school community faced a significant challenge\u2014lack of access to clean water. Pupils had to walk approximately 1 kilometre to fetch water from a well, a daily routine that disrupted learning and compromised hygiene.<\/p>\n

This weekend marked a turning point.<\/p>\n

Through a strong collaboration and with the generous support of Davis & Shirtliff, we successfully supplied and installed a solar-powered well pump at the school. The system now pumps water from the well directly to elevated storage tanks, providing clean water across the school compound\u2014efficiently, reliably, and sustainably.<\/p>\n

The impact has been immediate and profound:<\/p>\n

Pupils no longer miss class to fetch water, allowing uninterrupted learning.<\/p>\n

Teachers and staff now support better sanitation and hygiene practices.<\/p>\n

The use of solar energy makes this system not only environmentally friendly but also economically viable and sustainable in the long term.<\/p>\n

This project represents more than just infrastructure\u2014it restores dignity, improves health, and creates a learning environment where children can thrive.<\/p>\n

And the impact has not gone unnoticed.<\/p>\n