A joint effort between Christian Aid and Anglican Development Services Eastern in collaboration with the county government of Kitui and Makueni Counties, Kenya, demonstrated the power of community-led adaptation efforts.
During the financial year 2016-2017, this initiative successfully facilitated the construction of a sand dam and rock catchment, strengthening the resilience of local communities against the impacts of climate change.
Maingi John 28, operates a water pump generator that supplies water from Ngai Ndethya River sand dam to Monicah Wandia Nzangi’s, 57, farm for crop irrigation in Iviani, Kathekani area, Mtito Andei ward, Makueni County in April 2022. © 2022 Felixie/Christian Aid
Monicah Wandia Nzangi, a seasoned farmer from Iviani, Kathekani in Mtito Andei ward, Makueni County, engages in the irrigation of kale on her farm. Through her efforts, the 57-year-old entrepreneur is able to provide a source of income by selling her crops to the local market. Utilizing the water from the sand dam at the Ngai Ndethya river, Monicah continues to cultivate and harvest. © 2022 Felixie/Christian Aid
Monicah Wandia Nzangi, a 57-year-old farmer from the Mtito Andei ward of Makueni County, is pictured holding a selection of eggplants she recently harvested from her farm. As a source of income, she sells her crops at a local market, thereby making a valuable contribution to her household. The farm's productivity is sustained by the water sourced from the sand dam at Ngai Ndethya river in Iviani, Kathekani area, a testament to the region's abundant resources and fertile lands. This photograph was taken in April 2022. © 2022 Felixie/Christian Aid
Joseph and Veronica Kivuva, both 65 and 62 years old respectively, are seen obtaining water from the Mitamboni water kiosk in Mitamboni, Kathekani area, Mtito Andei ward, Makueni County in April 2022. The water source is derived from the Ngai Ndethya sand dam, providing essential hydration for the local community. © 2022 Felixie/Christian Aid
The Mitamboni water kiosk serves as a crucial source of hydration for the local community. Under the expert supervision of Mr. Jackson Muia Kasuvi, the 70-year-old operator, the kiosk provides essential sustenance to over 1,200 households in the surrounding areas of Kathekani, Mtito Andei ward, and Makueni County. © 2022 Felixie/Christian Aid
Mutua Kisal, 32, obtains water from the tranquil Kambu River in Kathekani, Mtito Andei Ward, Makueni County in April 2022. © 2022 Felixie/Christian Aid
Purity Nthenya Mutinda, daughter of Joseph Mutinda Ndiku, 66, gathers water at the Ngai Ndethya Sand Dam located in Iviani, Kathekani area, Mtito Andei ward, Makueni County. © 2022 Felixie/Christian Aid
Joseph Mutinda Ndiku, a seasoned beekeeper of 66 years, from Iviani, Kathekani area, Mtito Andei ward in Makueni County carefully prepares a beehive for his busy bees. The honey collected from his farm not only provides sustenance for his family but also serves as a reliable source of income. Using water from the Ngai Ndethya river sand dam. © 2022 Felixie/Christian Aid
