Machakos, Kenya 29 November 2025 – In a landmark achievement for sustainable development and community empowerment, the APA Apollo Foundation, in partnership with the Asian Foundation Kenya and other generous supporters, has completed the Seven Sand Dams Initiative along the Maindandu River in Machakos County, a 14km stretch now transformed into a continuous source of life-giving water.
This new milestone brings the total number of sand dams constructed by the APA Apollo Foundation to 47, marking a significant expansion of its long-term commitment to climate-resilient water solutions across Kenya.
For the first time, seven climate-resilient sand dams have been built along a single river, spaced approximately 2km apart, creating a cascade that delivers clean, reliable water to communities that have historically faced severe water scarcity. Each dam will have solar-powered pumps and permanent reservoirs, enabling year-round access for domestic use, agriculture, and livestock.
The seven dams will directly benefit approximately 15,000 people, bringing them the same life-changing benefits, water security, improved health, economic opportunity, and a better standard of living, already experienced by communities around the Foundation's other 40 dams.
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About APA Insurance: APA Insurance is part of the Apollo Group, one of the leading insurance groups operating in East Africa, providing a broad array of insurance solutions across Kenya, Uganda and Tanzania. APA is one of Kenya's largest non-life insurers and provides access to Motor, Liability, Agriculture, Property and Health insurance as well as a unique range of micro-insurance products. Its other primary insurance business units include APA Life Insurance, APA Insurance in Uganda; an asset management company, Apollo Asset Management; and a property company, Gordon Court Limited. The Apollo Associate in Tanzania is Reliance Insurance Company.
About the Asian Foundation Kenya: The Asian Foundation Kenya is part of the international non-profit, The Asia Foundation, which promotes social and economic development across Asia and the Pacific. In Kenya, the foundation focuses on alleviating poverty and supporting community development, working with local partners to create lasting impact. https://asiafoundation.org/
