This afternoon, Zambia’s Vice President, Dr W.K Mutale Nalumango, inspected a water kiosk in Makandanyama, Kabwe, constructed by Habitat for Humanity Zambia as part of her official tour of Kabwe. She was warmly welcomed by the Habitat for Humanity Zambia team, led by Business Development and Partnerships Manager, Mr. Fred Nkowe. Accompanying her were notable government officials, including Central Province Minister, Hon. Mwabashike Nkulukusa, Central Province Permanent Secretary, Dr. Milner Mwanakampwe, Kabwe District Commissioner, Mr. Lennox Shimwambwa and Kabwe Central Member of Parliament, Hon. Chrizoster H. Phiri.
The inspected water kiosk, which will provide clean water to over 700 residents in Makandanyama, was constructed with support from the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ) under the project titled “Community-Driven Models for WASH Improvement”.
This initiative aims to benefit 16,950 vulnerable individuals in Makululu informal settlement by fostering a healthier and more resilient community through sustainable water, sanitation, and hygiene solutions by 2025. The project intends to build a total of 80 pour flush toilets, benefiting 480 residents, and 15 water kiosks, serving over 11,000 people. To date, 55 pour flush toilets and 10 water kiosks have been successfully completed.
