Where We Work

Kenya, East Africa

Offical Name:  Republic of Kenya
Population:  39 million
Population Below Poverty Line:  50%
Per Capita Income:  $1,020
Life Expectancy:  57 years
Major Infectious Deseases:  waterborne diseases, diarrhea, dysentery, typhoid,
cholera, hepatitis A and E, over 20,000 deaths per year due to unsafe water and
sanitation

Located in East Africa and one of 46 sub-Saharan countries...Kenya is classified as
a level two country needing access to clean water according to USAID. Just a little
over half the country has access to clean water. This access is mostly in urban areas leaving vast rural areas neglected and with no access to clean, safe drinking water.

Eleos Project has targeted four project areas for clean water development in Kenya. 

1. Massai Land

2. Turkana District (Northern Kenya)

3. Kajiato District

4. Western Provinces

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USAID
Kenya Country Profile