Turning Dry Lands into Thriving Communities
When it comes to water, every drop counts—and at Skyvast Green Initiative, we made sure to count 30,000 cubic meters of them. The Mwambiti Water Pan is an ambitious, life-changing water infrastructure project designed to quench the thirst of both people and progress. This earth dam ensures sustainable water supply for thousands, bringing renewed hope to families, farmers, and even the local wildlife.
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Located in
Voi Sub-County, Taita Taveta County, Kenya
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Water capacity
30,000m³
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Sponsored by
World Bank & Taita Taveta County Government
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Project Value
USD 210,000
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Duration
USD 210,000
A Lifeline for the Community
The Mwambiti Water Pan is more than just a body of water—it’s a lifeline. It’s a promise that farmers won’t have to watch their crops wither away, that children can go to school instead of trekking for miles in search of water, and that communities can thrive with better health, better food, and better opportunities. It’s sustainability, development, and empowerment—all in one.
Because when you give water, you give life. And at Skyvast, we’re in the business of giving both.
Project Benefits
Sustaining Communities with Water
- The water pan provides clean drinking water to thousands of residents, reducing waterborne diseases and improving daily life.
- Women and children, who previously spent hours fetching water, can now focus on education, work, and family well-being.
Environmental Regeneration
- 1,000 trees planted – because a greener future is a better future.
- 500 fruit trees supplied – delivering both nourishment and economic opportunity.
- Encourages soil conservation and sustainable land use practices.
Boosting Agriculture & Livestock Farming
- Supports 15 acres of irrigated farming, allowing families to grow food year-round.
- Enables livestock rearing, ensuring local farmers have a steady and reliable water source.
- Helps secure food security, reducing dependency on unpredictable rainfall.
Reducing Human-Wildlife Conflict
- A dedicated wildlife watering point helps protect both people and animals by reducing the need for wildlife to search for water in human settlements.
- Enables livestock rearing, ensuring local farmers have a steady and reliable water source.
- Supports Taita Taveta’s unique ecosystem by providing a safe, sustainable water source for wild animals.
