The lead engineer in the Mayega Water Project, Daniel Gagala, has been out and about in Busega, making preparation for a Global Grant application to Rotary International. If successful, funds will bring toilets to Mayega Primary School, more water distribution points in the village and a pilot programme to introduce family toilets.
The application for global funds is onerous and we are indebted to our colleagues in Busega District Council, the national water authority (RUWASA) and the Rotary clubs of Igoma (Tanzania) and Elgin (Scotland). Partnership is at the core of the water project.
Eng Gagala moved on to Mayega Children’s Centre to inspect the walls being constructed to support the riser tank. This stores water and provides pressure to service the showers and toilets in the dormitory building. Initially, water is pumped from Lake Victoria to a holding tank in the hills and then travels down to the village. We believe that the holding tank is about 50 years old!