s:676:"TI Strong bonds  nourish us all: Sikika self-help group 
AU Koelman, E.M. 
AB In Kinani a small village near the town of Woote community members were forced to walk long distances to fetch water from the closest river. Many people depending on the same water source made the wait for the little available water strenuous. In 2011 with support from the county government and a local NGO Kinani built a sand dam water pumps greenhouses and water tanks. Key to this process was the cohesive and well-functioning Sikika self-help group. The colourfully dressed Josephine Mutuku and Alice Wambua treasurer and chairperson of Sikika respectively are eager to share their story. 
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