Ebulamba Primary and Junior School, situated in a region prone to health risks, once faced significant challenges to student well-being and academic success. However, a transformative partnership with WASH Alliance Kenya and the Ministry of Health Vihiga County through one of the youth WASH/NTD Champions; Sharon Okaya, brought hope through a simple yet powerful solution:…
In Western Kenya, where Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTDs) like Schistosomiasis and Soil-transmitted Helminths persist due to poor sanitation and limited access to clean water, a concerted effort is underway to combat these health challenges. Key stakeholders including the Kenyan Ministry of Health, local authorities, and organizations such as the END Fund, WASH Alliance Kenya, AMREF…
WASH Alliance Kenya (WAK) reaffirmed its commitment to advancing water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) initiatives in Bungoma County during a high-level courtesy call with county officials on September 17, 2025. The meeting brought together WAK’s leadership and senior representatives from the Bungoma County Government to review progress, reflect on past achievements, and chart a new…
As the embers of tradition met the aspirations of the future, a transformative dialogue unfolded in Maili Tisa, Kajiado County, on March 22, 2025. The Soinia Foundation, in collaboration with Enkolili Community-Based Organization and the Kajwang’ Foundation, convened an Intergenerational Dialogue for Community Development. WASH Alliance Kenya participated in the event, contributing to critical discussions…
WASH Alliance Kenya recently signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the County Government of Vihiga, marking a significant step towards enhancing water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) services in the region. This signing of the MOU, officiated by Vihiga County Governor H.E. Dr. Wilber Khasilwa Ottichilo, aims to improve the overall health and well-being of…
Project Summary: This initiative, spearheaded by the Ministry of Health and WASH Alliance Kenya (WAK) with support from the END Fund, aims to significantly disrupt the transmission of Soil-Transmitted Helminths (STH) and Schistosomiasis (SCH) across four counties in Western Kenya: Bungoma, Kakamega, Vihiga, and Trans-Nzoia. Set to run from July 2024 to June 2025 with…
In Embakasi East sub-county, Kenya, Peris Nyambura Kamotho, a dedicated public health officer, is driving a significant transformation in water sanitation and hygiene. Her innovative approach, particularly through the Urban Community Led Total Sanitation (UCLTS) program, has empowered communities to address their sanitation needs effectively. One notable success story is that of Kwa Otieno village,…
On August 6, 2024, EKA Hotel in Eldoret was the focal point of a crucial meeting organized by WASH Alliance Kenya (WAK) to review and validate findings from an extensive assessment of Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene (WASH) conditions in Bungoma, Kakamega, Trans Nzoia, and Vihiga counties. This gathering included key stakeholders such as representatives from…
Highlight: WASH First, a 15 months project funded by Simavi and implemented by WASH Alliance Kenya, installed 20 water tanks, 20 handwashing stands and distributed menstrual health management kits to 825 girls in 15 schools in Nairobi’s Korogocho and Mathare Valley informal settlements. The advent of the COVID-19 pandemic in early 2020 was a…
