Sidian Bank Launches Phase Two of WASH Programme with Donation of water tanks to schools in Arid regions across the country
Sidian Bank has launched Phase Two of its Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) initiative by donating 10,000-litre water tanks to schools in Turbo and Ainabkoi Constituencies (Uasin Gishu County), Teso South Constituency (Busia County), and Cherangani Constituency (Trans Nzoia County).
This marks the bank’s continued commitment to improving access to clean water and enhancing hygiene standards in learning institutions across the Western region.
The donation was handed over during a ceremony attended by representatives from the National Government Constituencies Development Fund (NGCDF), school heads, and community leaders. Teso South becomes the 1st constituency in Busia County to benefit from this phase of the programme.
School representatives and headteachers, including Mrs. Bevelline Langat, head teacher of Kapsoya Comprehensive School in Ainabkoi Subcounty which has nearly 1,000 learners expressed gratitude.
“We have been struggling with high water bills and unreliable supply. This tank will greatly ease our burden and improve hygiene for our children,” she said.
Speaking at the event in Teso, the Member of Parliament for Teso South Hon. Mary Emaase Otucho praised Sidian Bank’s partnership, noting the critical role of water infrastructure in supporting education.
“Water is life. We are moving away from collapsed pit latrines to modern WASH facilities. The tanks from Sidian Bank will complement our efforts in rainwater harvesting and borehole improvements, especially with solar-powered pumps,” the MP said.
She highlighted ongoing challenges in the constituency, including schools with unstable structures, children learning under trees, and difficulties accessing reliable water due to the terrain on the slopes of Mount Elgon.
The MP expressed excitement about deeper collaboration, including piloting 15 modern WASH facilities designed to provide privacy and hygiene for girls, particularly during menstruation.
Sidian Bank’s Head of Institutional Banking, Simon Mwangi, emphasized that the WASH programme targets schools because of the direct link between clean water, sanitation, and improved learning outcomes.
“Children should not spend hours fetching water instead of learning. With reliable water storage, learners can focus on their books, maintain hygiene and thrive in a clean environment,” he said.
Mwangi added that Phase Two builds on initial support and signals greater future commitments, including potential boreholes in water-stressed areas. “Partnerships are the way to go. Today we support you with tanks; tomorrow we can do more. We are proud to partner with Teso South as it sets the pace in the county.”
