By Jameson Mutua
Ushiriki Wema Foundation has commissioned a borehole at the General Service Unit (GSU) Magadi Field Training College in Kajiado County, strengthening access to clean and sustainable water for officers and trainees at the institution.
The project, launched on World Environment Day, is part of the Foundation’s partnership with the National Police Service under the Kuzingatia Mazingira Yetu initiative, which seeks to promote environmental conservation and improve the welfare of security personnel.
Speaking during the commissioning ceremony, Ushiriki Wema Foundation Chairperson Tessie Musalia said the project underscores the importance of sustainable water access in advancing human well-being, environmental stewardship, and climate resilience.
She noted that access to clean water is a fundamental necessity that supports health, dignity, and effective service delivery.
“Access to clean water is not a luxury. It is a foundation for health, dignity, and service. It is a cornerstone of human dignity and national progress,” she said.
Musalia explained that the partnership initially focused on tree restoration efforts aligned with President William Ruto’s national programme launched in 2023 to grow 15 billion trees by 2032. The initiative has since expanded to include borehole infrastructure projects aimed at supporting Kenya’s Vision 2030 development agenda and climate action commitments.
The Magadi borehole is the fourth water project completed under the programme, following similar installations at Kiganjo Police Campus in Nyeri, Administration Police Campus Embakasi A, and General Service Unit Campus Embakasi B.
According to Musalia, the projects are designed to improve the welfare of officers while creating more resilient and sustainable institutions.
“These borehole projects represent far more than the provision of water. They are a commitment to the well-being of the men and women who serve and protect our nation and a reaffirmation that development and dignity must always go hand in hand,” she said.
She thanked Regner Fu Capital Group (RFCG), led by Kent Kagicha, for supporting the borehole infrastructure programme, noting that partnerships remain critical in delivering impactful community and institutional development projects.
The new borehole is expected to provide a reliable water supply for the college, reducing challenges associated with water scarcity in the area and enhancing the living and training environment for officers.
Addressing officers stationed at the training college, Musalia commended their dedication to national service and said the project was a demonstration of appreciation for their sacrifices.
“Your service is seen, your sacrifice is acknowledged, and this borehole is our way of saying you are not forgotten,” she said.
She added that the facility should serve as a lasting symbol of the connection between environmental conservation, sustainable development, and investment in people.
“Let this borehole stand not only as a structure of steel and stone, but as a living reminder that when we invest in people and the environment, we invest in the future of our nation,” she said.
The commissioning coincided with global celebrations of World Environment Day under the theme, “Inspired by Nature: For Climate. For Our Future.” It highlights ongoing efforts to strengthen climate resilience, environmental sustainability, and access to essential resources within public institutions.
