Madabadaba residents celebrate Sh200 million safe water project

Morogoro. After years of struggling to access clean water, residents of Madabadaba village in Itete Ward, Malinyi District, have a reason to celebrate following the launch of a Sh200 million water project designed to deliver safe and sustainable water using solar and digital technology.

The Lions Club Pure Water Project, funded primarily by the Lions Pure Water Foundation of Sweden in partnership with the Lions Club of Morogoro, is set to benefit 8,260 residents.

The initiative aims to combat waterborne diseases and ease the burden of searching for clean water in the rural community.

With 95 percent of the funding provided by the Swedish foundation and the remaining contributions coming from the Government of Tanzania and local villagers, the project marks a new chapter in public health and rural infrastructure in the district.

“This project brings much-needed relief to our community and will significantly reduce the prevalence of diseases such as cholera and typhoid,” said Sebastian Waryuba, the Malinyi District Commissioner, during the official launch ceremony.

Powered by solar energy and managed via a digital prepaid metering system, the water project is capable of pumping and storing up to 30,000 litres per hour, ensuring consistent water supply and smart usage monitoring. The technology enables efficient revenue collection and water control, aligning with broader goals of sustainable national development.

Commissioner Waryuba called on the residents to protect the infrastructure and practice responsible water use to ensure the project’s sustainability for future generations.

Representatives from both Lions Club Sweden and Lions Club Morogoro reaffirmed their commitment to expanding clean water access in the region. They expressed hope that the Madabadaba initiative would serve as a model for future water projects in other underserved villages.

“This is just the beginning,” one sponsor noted. “We want to bring similar solutions to other communities struggling with access to clean water.”

Villagers also welcomed the project, hailing it as a life-changing development that has reduced waterborne illnesses and eliminated the long treks in search of clean water sources.

“We are thankful and will make sure we take good care of this gift,” said one local resident.

The launch of the project comes at a time when clean water access remains a major challenge in rural Tanzania, with government and non-government actors intensifying efforts to meet national and global goals on water, sanitation, and hygiene.