Margaret, 40, has lived in Mukuru kwa Reuben, Nairobi, for the past three years with her husband and two sons.
Previously, collecting water dominated her day. Although the nearest water point was only a 10-minute walk away, long queues and frequent closures meant she often spent hours collecting the five jerrycans her household needed each day.
Carrying heavy 20-litre containers was exhausting, forcing her to limit water use at home, particularly for washing.
With support from The One Foundation, the local utility installed new water dispensers in Mukuru kwa Reuben.
These provide clean water around the clock at just 50 cents per 20 litres – ten times cheaper than what Margaret was paying before.
Now, with a water point only minutes from her home, Margaret’s life has changed significantly. She spends far less time and energy collecting water, can maintain better hygiene for her family, and keep shared sanitation facilities clean. She is also able to spend less on water, freeing up money for other essential needs.