Kenya
IMBY Africa works alongside local communities in Kenya to expand access to safe drinking water, strengthen community partnerships, and support practical solutions that improve health and resilience. Our work begins by listening, building trust, and responding to locally identified needs.
Why This Matters
Clean water strengthens every part of community life.
Access to safe water affects nearly every part of community life. When families must rely on unsafe water sources, illness increases, children miss school, and valuable time is spent searching for water instead of building stronger futures.
IMBY Africa believes sustainable change begins with practical solutions that communities can maintain themselves. By combining clean water initiatives with education, local partnerships, and long-term follow-up, we seek to support healthier and more resilient communities.
Our Approach
Partnership Before Projects
Local partnership
We work with trusted local contacts, churches, and community leaders to understand needs before beginning a project. Local relationships help guide where assistance is needed and how it can be delivered effectively..
Sustainable tools
We focus on practical solutions such as Uzima Water Filters that families can use and maintain over time. Each distribution will include guidance on proper use, cleaning, and care.
Accountability
We believe every project should be followed through responsibly. We plan to document distributions, follow up with participating families, and share clear updates on how the program is progressing.
Current Priorities
Current priorities and program goals
Clean Water Initiative
Uzima Water Filter
IMBY Africa will distribute Uzima Water Filters through trusted local partnerships, with guidance on proper use, cleaning, and long-term care.
CLEAN WATER ACCESS IN KENYA
Access to safe drinking water remains a serious challenge for millions of Kenyan families.
Only 59% of people in Kenya have access to safe drinking water.
9.9 million people drink directly from contaminated surface-water sources.
IMBY Africa is working to expand access to safer drinking water through household water filtration.
Source: UNICEF Kenya — Water, Sanitation and Hygiene.
Community Capacity
Local partners will help identify communities and families where assistance is needed. We want the program to be locally guided and supported rather than directed from a distance.
Donor transparency
We will share project updates, photographs, distribution records, and results as they become available so supporters can see how funds are being used and what the program is accomplishing.
Photo Gallery
Our Work in Kenya
These photographs document previous IMBY Africa outreach and community initiatives in Kenya, including community assistance and preparations for a local health clinic that was later placed on hold. As our clean water initiative moves forward, we will add photographs and updates documenting the distribution of Uzima Water Filters, community education, and follow-up activities.
Where We Work
Kenya field focus
Highlighted in East Africa, Kenya anchors IMBYAfrica’s community health, youth resilience, and food-security partnerships.
REGISTERED IN KENYA
A Formal Foundation for Our Work in Kenya
IMBY Africa is the public-facing name of In My Backyard Organization, which is registered in Kenya as a non-governmental organization. This registration provides a formal foundation for our local partnerships and humanitarian work in Kenya.
Registered April 11, 2023
Ways to Help
Assist Us in Bringing Clean Water to Communities in Kenya.
Donate
Give toward clean water tools, education, logistics, and field coordination as priorities are confirmed.
Clean Water Need
9.9 million people in Kenya are reported to drink directly from contaminated surface-water sources. Clean water access remains an urgent challenge for vulnerable communities.
Partner With Us
Churches, schools, community organizations, and businesses can help strengthen local partnerships and expand responsible clean-water access.
Sponsor a Project
Support a defined project or phase with a clear purpose, budget, implementation plan, and progress reporting.