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Geodata journalism. Mapping stories on water issues in the Nile Basin.

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Water access a top priority for Rwandan schools as they reopen

The Rwanda government is investing in clean water and new classrooms to prevent the spread of Covid-19, as schools worry they cannot afford increased costs of water for hand-washing.

November 24, 2020

In Addis Ababa, COVID-19 is both a challenge and an opportunity

By Mekonnen Teshome and Tesfaye Abate Ethiopia has long struggled with access to clean water.

November 11, 2020

Unsafe water raises COVID-19 risks in Mbeya, Tanzania

Residents of Madundasi and Lyala villages in Luhanga Ward in Mbarali district – in Tanzania’s Mbeya Region are at risk of contracting waterborne diseases due to the use of unsafe water.

August 12, 2020

Amidst COVID-19, Omoro district fails to get shs1b for borehole repairs

Omoro district in northern Uganda is in dire dilemma after failing to get over shs1b ($269 million) for the repair of over 200 boreholes as directed by the Ministry of Water and Environment during the Covid-19 pandemic.

July 19, 2020

Karangura: Caught up between the dual danger of COVID-19 pandemic and water crisis

Young girls are getting pregnant. Domestic violence is on the rise. These are just some of the effects of the Covid-19 pandemic and its restrictions in an area where water is scarce, said Kikora Masereka, of Kyahwire zone, Karangura Sub County in Kabarole district of Western Uganda.

July 10, 2020

WATER FOR CREDIT: How Small Loans are Helping Kenyans Harvest Rainwater, Invest in Sanitation during Pandemic

The WaterCredit financing initiative launched by Water.org has mobilized $244 million in micro-loans to help 3.9 million Kenyans access water and sanitation solutions.

July 6, 2020

Into Their Own Hands: Kibera, Kenya’s Largest Slum, Tames COVID-19

By Henry Owino When Covid-19 was first reported by the World Health Organization (WHO) in

June 26, 2020

Concern Over Small Towns as Water Day is Celebrated

Jeckonia Otieno Emerging small towns have been identified as a direct threat to water, sanitation

March 22, 2019

Health hazard looms in fishing community of Chiulu in Tanzania

Patrick Kossima Patrick Kossima, Unyanja FM Radio The constant harassment of fishermen by authorities in

August 5, 2018

Lack of Clean Water Fuels Tanzania’s Cholera Outbreak

Raymond Mhaluka Raymond Mhaluka July 04, 2018 Cholera incidents in Songwe District of Songwe Province

July 4, 2018

Simplified sewerage project in Kilimahewa improving L. Victoria water quality

Nyamiti Kayora and Sylvester Bulengela By Nyamiti Kayora and Sylvester Bulengela In many hilly locations

May 25, 2018

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