Primary school in Narok receives 300,000 litre water harvesting system

Rotary Club of Hurlingham in collaboration with Rotary Club of Vancouver Yaletown on last Friday, 9th August, 2019, handed over a water harvesting project to the Nakurto Lakuny Primary School in the Suswa community, Narok county.

This is the first of a series of activities marking RCH’s 30 years of existence.

Neil Morton, Rotary Club of Vancouver – Yaletown. “This has truly been a collaborative journey with the community, the contractor, Rotary club of Hurlingham, Rotary Club of Vancouver – Yaletown, and the Rotary Foundation. The idea of building a water harvesting tank came up five years ago. It’s truly heartwarming to witness the idea that came to pass. I would like to wish the RCH a happy 30th birthday, and to wish it success in the next thirty years.”

Speaking during the occasion, President Frank Masinde quipped, “Rotary club of Hurlingham is excited to be part of this water and sanitation project. The handover of this 300,000 litre water harvesting tank, also marks our 30th year as a club. Rotary is here to create impact and change lives, that’s why we are at Suswa today.”

Speaking during the colourful event, the headmaster of the school Mr. Jeremiah Matura noted that the water tank, will greatly improve hygiene at the school, act as an incentive for new enrolments and improve overall well-being of students and teachers alike.

The club donated books and sanitary pads to the school. Rotary Club of Vancouver Yaletown presented footballs, books and stationery. In addition to the water tank, a total of eight toilets were unveiled, four each for boys and girls. The school has a student population of 510.