By protecting our ecosystems we protect our critical water sources

A Pokot woman Damaris Chepkul quenches thirst from a water tap at Sangach area in West Pokot County. She said that most of them walk miles away, almost 10 kilometres looking for water, something they claimed is community negligence by the government. 23.03.2017. PHOTOS BY PETER OCHIENG/STANDARD.

Access to drinking water and basic sanitation is a right and one of the sustainable development goals of the United Nations.

 It is a condition for human life. However, up to two billion people on the planet do not have access to a safe source of water at home, and up to 2.3 billion people suffer from lack of sanitation.