Water Project – Building, Solar Panels and Pipe Work
The project continues to re-activate the ‘2009 borehole’, install solar power, connect up the borehole with the existing village pumped water scheme and extend the scheme to serve a new water point at Umiki Secondary School. Lucky Mgeni (our local project co-ordinator) has sent pictures showing recent progress.
The building for the solar panels and electrical equipment has been constructed. For security, a fence will be constructed around the building. When completed, with the panels and equipment installed, it will look similar to that from the Kiloleni water project, completed in 2023, supported by Friends of Urambo and Mwanhala (FUM).
Further trenches are being dug for the additional pipe work. Although digging started last year, there was a delay due to rain and the need to protect crops, before harvesting.
Angle Iron frames to support the solar panels have been fabricated.
The security chain link fence has yet to be completed.
Locally Produced Re-useable Sanitary Pads
The project continues to produce re-useable sanitary pads, from local material, for girls Umiki school students, who might otherwise miss a week of school each month.
Uyogo Beekeeping Association (UBEA)
The Uyogo Beekeeping Association, who are additionally supported by Bee Abroad, have been busy harvesting their honey.
