First Lady Mama Rachel Ruto today launched the Bondo Kosiemo Primary School water project in Nyatike West, Migori County on 5th August, 2025 in Nyatike, Migori County. The project will provide water for the school’s kitchen garden which she launched together with the milk program early this year.
The First Lady said water is life in that it is an enabler of good health, good performance in school and general well-being of a child. She said a hungry child cannot concentrate in class hence the initiative; Feed One End Hunger will help the school to plant fruits and food crops that will ensure there is sufficient and quality food hence improve the pupil’s health. She added that the water will improve sanitation in the school hence alleviate the high risk of jigger infestation and other diseases associated with lack of clean water.
Nyatike Deputy County Commissioner Mr. Peter Thiong’o said the project will nurture existing programs and spur new developments in the area. He was representing Migori County Commissioner Mr. Kisilu Mutua.
Authority’s Ag. CEO Eng. Julius Mugun assured Mama Rachel of timely delivery of the project that will serve the school and the community of Bondo Kosiemo area which is water scarce.
Area MP Hon Tom Odege requested the Authority to consider setting up water kiosks outside the school once the water is available for ease of access by the community to avoid a situation where they have to fetch water from the school compound and interfere with the school learning activities.
Bondo Kosiemo Primary School Head teacher Mr. Stephen Jalang’o said the water from the project will help water the fruit seedlings and other crops within the school hence sustain the school’s agricultural activities. He thanked Mama Rachel and National Water Harvesting and Storage Authority for bringing the project to the school.
Other officials present were Authority’s Board of Directors; Kipseng’eret Koros, Simon Ngugi, Rodgers K. Chepkwony’ and Benjamin Mwololo. Lake Victoria South Water Works Development Agency CEO Ms. Jackline Kemunto represented Water and Sanitation PS Julius Korir. Migori Deputy Governor Dr. Joseph Mahiri represented the Governor H.E Dr. Ochilo George Ayacko. Migori First Lady Dr. Agnes Ayacko the School’s administration led by the Head teacher Mr. Stephen Jalang’o, church leaders, area leadership, the administration and the community attended the event.
