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Africell borehole brings relief to Brikama-ba Fula Kunda after decades of water scarcity

 

By Dawda Baldeh

Residents of Brikama-ba Fula Kunda are celebrating the inauguration of a solar-powered borehole commissioned by Africell, marking a breakthrough in the community’s decades-long struggle with water shortages.

The newly installed borehole, with a 3,000-litre capacity and an estimated daily output of 10,000 litres, is part of Africell’s broader effort to provide sustainable access to clean water in underserved areas.

“Since the introduction of boreholes in this area, we [have] never had one. Anytime we drank, it was from an uncovered well,” resident Fatou Baldeh told The Fatu Network. “We cried out for help from the government, NGOs, and philanthropists, but it wasn’t possible until now.”

“We used to go to other places to fetch water, but today we can get it here without any struggle,” she added.

Brikama-ba Alkalo Malang Ceesay described the moment as a long-awaited milestone. “This is a moment we anticipated for a long time. Thanks to Africell, I can’t say much because I’m very happy,” he said.

While welcoming the development, Alkalo Ceesay appealed for further support. “We want you to support us again with another tank so that other areas will get access to water,” he said.

Ward Councilor Muhamadou Jallow praised the initiative as a model for community investment. “This is a gesture worth emulating,” he said. “It aligns with our mission to ensure every community has adequate access to clean water.”

The solar-powered borehole is being hailed as an environmentally friendly solution to the region’s chronic water challenges. For Brikama-ba Fula Kunda, the project signals a new era of dignity, health, and relief.

 By Dawda Baldeh Residents of Brikama-ba Fula Kunda are celebrating the inauguration of a solar-powered borehole commissioned by Africell, marking a breakthrough in the community’s decades-long struggle with water shortages. The newly installed borehole, with a 3,000-litre capacity and an estimated daily output of 10,000 litres, is part of Africell’s broader effort to provide sustainable The Fatu Network

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