🌧️ Rainwater Harvesting for a Thriving Future
The Problem
Across Africa, millions face chronic water shortages.
Families rely on costly boreholes or unsafe water sources.
Drilling a single borehole can cost up to $25,000 — an amount completely out of reach for most communities.
Yet, a simple and affordable alternative exists: rainwater harvesting.
The Solution
At Umoja Greenlands, we offer a smart, accessible solution:
Installing 10,000-litre rainwater tanks at homes, schools, and community centers to capture and store rainwater for daily use.
Why it works: ✔ Low-cost — Only $900 per tank, up to 25 times cheaper than drilling boreholes
✔ Easy maintenance — Simple systems with gutters, PVC pipes, and basic filtration
✔ Sustainable — Taps into natural rainfall, preserving groundwater reserves
How It Works
1️⃣ Rainwater Collection
Gutters are installed on rooftops to channel rainwater directly into a secured tank.
2️⃣ Storage & Filtration
The collected water is safely stored and lightly filtered to ensure daily usability.
3️⃣ Community Training
Local residents receive training in basic maintenance, water conservation, and hygiene practices to maximize the impact.
🚰 First Installation Success in Karara, Kenya!
We are proud to announce the successful completion of our first 10,000-litre prototype tank in Karara community, located in Homa Bay County, Kenya.
This project was led by Ethan Ochieng, Community Leader of Karara and Director of Rainwater Solutions at Umoja Greenlands.
Meet Ethan Ochieng
Director of Rainwater Solutions, Umoja Greenlands
Community Leader of Karara, Homa Bay County
Ethan Ochieng holds a Diploma in Community and Clinical Health from the Kenya Medical Training College (Nairobi Main Campus).
During high school, he embraced permaculture to tackle food security and environmental challenges in his community.
Today, he combines his health expertise and grassroots leadership to champion clean water, promote hygiene, and drive environmental resilience.
Through his leadership at Umoja Greenlands, he is spearheading a movement for sustainable rainwater access across rural Africa.
The Impact
🌍 Clean, safe water for entire communities — sustainably and affordably.
💧 One 10,000-litre tank serves up to 24 households (about 120 people) for 40 days after the rainy season, covering daily needs like drinking, cooking, cleaning, and farming.
🏡 Each tank supports hundreds of daily water needs, improving health, hygiene, and community well-being.
💰 Families save significant money by eliminating dependence on expensive or contaminated water.
🛑 Lives are saved — Each tank is estimated to help save between 10 to 30 lives over its lifetime, by preventing fatal waterborne diseases like cholera, typhoid, and diarrhea.
✅ Eco-friendly and resilient — Harvesting rainwater protects natural groundwater resources and supports local climate adaptation.
❤️ Every tank installed is a lifeline — bringing health, security, and hope to African communities.
Funding & Support
To scale up, we seek partnerships with: ✅ Government & NGO collaborations (UNICEF, WaterAid, Red Cross)
✅ Community contributions and corporate sponsorships
✅ Crowdfunding and donations from our global community of supporters
Your support helps us install more tanks, train more communities, and save more lives.
💧 Join the Movement
Clean water is not a luxury — it’s a basic human right.
Help us expand rainwater harvesting across Africa.
Together, we can build resilience, health, and hope — one tank at a time.
🚰 Support Umoja Greenlands today!
