Residents of Kibuye faced relentless challenges due to a worsening water crisis. Tenywa Siraj, a 35-year-old farmer, shared: “We relied on an unprotected, shallow hand-dug well as our primary water source. We also relied on a swamp. We shared these sources with animals, so the water was dirty. This water was heavily contaminated, often causing illnesses such as diarrhea, cholera, and bilharzia, especially among children.” [read more]