In 2016, 3 Safe Water Enterprises were established and supported for full operation in Kisumu. An official community handing over ceremony for 2 out of the 3 safe water enterprises was organized by SOS CV Kenya and presided over by the Kisumu County Governor, H.E. Jack Ranguma.

The programme is supported through a tri-patriate agreement between SOS CV Kenya, Siemens Stiftung and Skyjuice foundation. With Safe Water Enterprises, Siemens Stiftung is committed to a sustainable supply of safe drinking water in rural regions in Kenya. Small kiosks are equipped with mobile SkyHydrant water filters, which remove suspended solids, bacteria, and viruses from water with hair-thin membrane fibers. The filtration process operates without electricity, requiring no grid connectivity.

The purified water is sold at an affordable price; the earnings cover operational costs. In addition to expanding the supply of drinking water, Safe Water Enterprises create income opportunities for members and local communities. Community members receive technical and business training to become kiosk operators. Detailed handing over plans and trainings geared at sustainability were conducted to the 3 community based organizations managing the community –run water projects.

Currently, over 1000 children and 300 families have access to the clean safe water from the 3 Safe Water Kiosks. Two
primary schools have access to the clean water on a daily basis.