Sunday, January 17, 2010
Community Meeting
There was a huge turnout to greet us at the community. The water committee was comprised of 3 members from each of the 7 villages in Kolunje. Alex Ogola was the committee chairman. In addition to them were also individuals and representatives of other groups, including the market managers, and women's groups. Also were the elected political reps, and 2 people from the Division Government. All totaled about 70 people.
Their presentation included hearing from each group, 1 person at a time, to explain why they need clean water and their current hardships. A translator was provided.
We were introduced and had our chance to speak.
After the general meeting the water committee was retained and we presented the goals for our trip, and a technical description of the project process.
On Site
Before our big community meeting, we started out tour of all the water sources in Kolunje.
Meryl tried out operating the pump.
Meeting w/ our local NGO
The first night they suggested a restaurant nearby, on Lake Victoria. Dinner was great.
From the left- Grace, Peter, Peter (our driver), Eunice
On the Way to Kisumu
On the way out, the drive across Kenya was interesting.
Near Kericho, there were tea farms as far as the eye could see.
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