Reliable water supply for students in Kenya

Reliable water supply in Kenya

GF helped provide reliable access to safe water for students in Sipili village, Kenya.

For many children in Sipili village, Kenya, Kio Primary School is an important part of daily life. It is where they learn, meet friends and prepare for their future. Yet access to safe and reliable drinking water at the school could not be taken for granted. 

The challenge:

Kio Primary School has been facing water shortages, particularly during dry seasons. Many students have been carrying water from home, placing an additional burden on children and their families.

The action:

GF financed a recent water project for the school. It included the construction of a solar-powered borehole and water supply system that can pump more than 20’000 liters of water per day. As part of GF's strategic employee volunteering program, the OneGF Impact Fund, one GF employee and two apprentices joined the project on site for ten days.  

The impact:

The new water system including a 40’000-liter water tower strengthens the school’s role as a safe and reliable place for learning, while also supporting the wider community. It provides reliable water access to over 100 students at Kio Primary School and the neighboring secondary school, while also benefiting at least 100 households in the surrounding community.  

Employees for Impact: The OneGF Impact Fund

Launched in 2025, GF’s strategic employee volunteering program, the OneGF Impact Fund, enables employees to contribute their professional skills to water-related projects worldwide. By combining technical expertise with personal commitment, employees help drive meaningful change.  

Chiara Hess
Alex Geringer

“Using my skills in a completely new environment and meeting the local community – especially the children who now benefit from the project – helped me grow both professionally and personally."   
Chiara Hess, Mediamatician Apprentice, GF 

"Seeing the project take shape firsthand made me realize how access to safe water can enhance educational opportunities and strengthen the resilience of an entire community." 

Alex Geringer, Head of Product Management Pressure Management, GF 

Published: 7 July 2026 

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