The Location‍

📍 Kibera, Nairobi, Kenya

Nairobi is home to over 4.5 million people, but more than 60% of the population lives in informal settlements like Kibera and Mathare.

These overcrowded, underserved neighborhoods lack access to clean drinking water, forcing residents to rely on expensive vendors for water that’s often unsafe to drink.

Although groundwater is available in Kibera, infrastructure is lacking, and the opportunity to deliver safe water has been overlooked—until now.

In collaboration with WATERisLIFE, we’re turning an underused spring into a sustainable clean water hub that serves the community and restores dignity through access.

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The Problem‍

In Kibera:

• Access to safe, affordable water is severely limited
• Families pay high prices for untreated water
• Waterborne diseases are common due to poor sanitation
• Infrastructure gaps, poverty, and overcrowding worsen the crisis

Despite the presence of groundwater, without the means to extract, filter, and store it safely, clean water remains out of reach for much of the community.

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The Solution‍

WATERisLIFE identified a natural spring in Kibera that had gone unused for over 30 years.

The plan? To create an OASIS—a secure, solar-powered, community-run water system equipped with long-term filtration and sustainable infrastructure.

The site includes:

• A protected natural spring
• UF (ultrafiltration) system that removes 99.99999% of bacteria and 99.1% of viruses
• Solar-powered, 12V battery-run backwash system
• Storage tanks, water collection points, and washing areas
• Community space shaded by trees and designed for safety and accessibility

The system delivers over 40,000 liters of safe water per day—available 24/7.

Partner – WATERisLIFE Global

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What is Clean Water Access?‍

Safe drinking water is a basic human right—and one of the most powerful tools to combat poverty, disease, and inequality.

In Kibera, access to clean water improves health, school attendance, gender equity, and economic opportunity.

WATERisLIFE’s approach includes:

• Advanced ultrafiltration technology
• Long-term maintenance and community engagement
• Partnerships focused on infrastructure, education, and sustainability
• Empowerment of women and youth through local leadership

By combining emergency relief with long-term planning, this project sets the foundation for sustainable change.

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The Impact

• Over 40,000 liters of clean water provided per day
• Infrastructure powered entirely by solar energy
• Communities empowered through ownership and stewardship
• Elimination of waterborne disease risks
• Direct impact on schools, families, and public health

Despite being one of the largest urban slums in Africa, Kibera has abundant groundwater.

This project proves that with the right tools and community partnership, clean water is possible anywhere.

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WATERisLIFE’s 10 Pillars

1. Safe Drinking Water & WASH
2. Community-Led Solutions
3. Value-Based Partnerships
4. Innovative Water Technology
5. Relief + Sustainability
6. Focus on Filtration & Infrastructure
7. Women and Youth Empowerment
8. Long-Term Maintenance
9. Global Awareness
10. Quality, Compliance & Commitment

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Looking Ahead‍

WATERisLIFE and Ecodrive are committed to building not just clean water systems—but sustainable futures.

By empowering local leaders, investing in smart infrastructure, and staying engaged long after installation, we’re shaping a world where clean water isn’t a privilege but a guarantee.

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Sustainable Development Goals Supported‍

🚫 No Poverty
🥘 Zero Hunger
⛑️ Good Health & Wellbeing
📚 Quality Education
⚧️ Gender Equality
💧 Clean Water and Sanitation
💼 Decent Work & Economic Growth
⚖️ Reduced Inequalities

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How You Can Help‍

Ecodrive allows your business to support clean water access in places like Kibera through every sale, signup, or customer action.

By linking your brand to verified, life-changing water projects, you’re helping build a future where every person has access to clean, affordable water. Our platform makes integration easy—complete with marketing support, impact verification, and real-time tracking to bring your sustainability story to life.

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