Clean Water Flows as Two Boreholes Lift Embakasi Police Campuses
NAIROBI, Kenya, July 24 – Two police campuses in Embakasi are now enjoying a new lease of life, thanks to a clean water project that promises to transform health, morale and service delivery among officers.
In a vibrant handover ceremony held on July 23, 2025, the Ushiriki Wema Foundation and Regner Fu Capital Group (RFCG), in partnership with the National Police Service, commissioned two solar-powered boreholes one at the General Service Unit (GSU) Campus in Embakasi “B” and the other at the Administration Police (AP) Campus in Embakasi “A”.
The initiative, part of the Kuzingatia Mazingira Yetu campaign, is a response to long-standing water shortages within the police campuses the boreholes come fully equipped with 10,000-litre storage tanks and filtration systems, providing clean and safe water for daily use.
While addressing the gathering, Ushiriki Wema Chairperson Madam Tessie Musalia hailed the project as a practical show of solidarity and respect for the service of Kenya’s security officers. She praised the GSU for its unwavering presence in crisis zones from disaster response in Solai to peace missions in the North Rift.
“Security and community welfare go hand in hand. Investing in clean water is about more than health it’s about dignity and productivity,” said Ms Musalia.
Her remarks were echoed by RFCG’s Head of Business, Mr. Kent Kagicha, who reaffirmed the company’s commitment to sustainable development.
“This partnership proves that with the right values, development and dignity can move together,” he noted.
The event also brought good news for the future. Madam Musalia announced the next phase of the partnership: a countrywide rollout of solar power across all nine police colleges, fully funded by RFCG at no cost to the National Police Service.
Inspector General of Police Douglas Kanja welcomed both the boreholes and the energy initiative, calling them timely interventions that will enhance officer welfare and reduce operational costs. He emphasized that clean water is a constitutional right under Article 43 and directly supports Kenya’s commitment to Sustainable Development Goal Six.
“This borehole is not just a donation it’s a reminder of what’s possible when partnerships are rooted in purpose. Clean water means a stronger, healthier police force,” Kanja said.
Director of Criminal Investigations Mohamed Amin also applauded the project, saying it would boost morale and make service delivery more efficient.
As the taps opened and fresh water began to flow, a wave of joy swept through the gathering. Officers, community members, and guests marked the moment not just as a technical milestone but as a turning point in the lives of those who serve.
“May this water strengthen our bonds and open doors to the future we all deserve,” said Madam Musalia in her closing remarks.
With these twin boreholes, Embakasi’s police campuses now stand as models of what sustainable, people-first partnerships can achieve drop by drop.
