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Promote rainwater harvesting for sustainable agriculture, livelihoods
A crowd gathers around a 150, 000-litre tank during the commissioning of the Masue Water Project, a Sh 5.6 million project that harvests rain water from Masue Rock, at Masue Village in Makueni County.
The common adage, make hay while the sun shines is an apt advice we should heed even as we endure the long rains season currently underway. In Kenya, the stark contrast between flooding in the rainy season and famine during droughts highlights our urgent need for better water management.
This recurring challenge impacts not just agriculture but also the general livelihoods of our people. Water harvesting is a solution, yet it remains underutilised. Recent data from the Kenya National Bureau of Statistics revealed significant water scarcity, particularly in rural areas where access to safe water is limited. These challenges are further exacerbated by erratic rainfall.
