Kenya’s Water Crisis: Girls’ Lives on the Line in Kakamega

Drawing on reporting from Kakamega for two linked investigations, this short documentary captures a rarely seen picture of how access to clean drinking water determines the futures of girls in western Kenya. Through open conversations with students, families and teachers, it brings to life the realities behind the articles’ findings: in some communities, safe‑water programmes are transforming girls’ education and protecting them from deadly illnesses; in others, promised projects have failed, leaving children to walk long distances for contaminated water. Filmed with earned trust in a region far outside Kenya’s usual media focus, the documentary moves beyond generic narratives to show the everyday impact - and human cost - of a system that too often overlooks those who need it most.