Kaishe Primary School’s Water Supply Transformation Journey

Gamelo Kalumbwa, Head Teacher at Kaishe Primary School, shares how the school and surrounding community have benefited from the partnership between Luapula Water Supply and Sanitation Company Limited (LpWSC) and Numa Water.

“Before we were connected to the water supply, life at Kaishe School was difficult. We relied on hand pumps, which were not reliable and would break down from time to time.”

However, the introduction of the small piped water scheme has transformed life at the school. Access to reliable water has made daily routines easier, with teachers and pupils now able to arrive at school on time.

Previously, some pupils would spend hours collecting water for their families before coming to school. With water now readily available, they have more time to focus on their education.

The availability of water has also made a significant difference for the girl child. Girls are now more comfortable attending school during their menstrual periods, knowing that clean and readily available water is accessible at the school.

The benefits of the piped water system extend beyond the school. The wider community has also experienced positive changes. Older women, in particular, no longer have to walk long distances to fetch water from shallow wells or queue early in the morning to access water.

“This piped water system has not only improved the livelihoods of people at the school, but has also improved the lives of the community at large,” says Mr. Kalumbwa.

He expressed his appreciation to LpWSC for allowing Numa Water to operate and for supporting efforts to make water more accessible.

LpWSC: Clean Water, Safe Sanitation, Better Health.