Africa is the second driest continent with 9% of worlds fresh water for 16% of world population. Despite this relative lack of water, with good management there is sufficient water for drinking, agriculture and industrial needs.

Some of the challenges is that water is not evenly distributed geographically and rainfall is typically seasonal. Water distribution infrastructure is not well developed in many places.

For future economic developments in industry and agriculture more water is needed. To meet this need more infrastructure is required. More reservoirs, pipelines and associated purification facilities are needed. Many projects will cross borders.

In many cases the business structure is important. Projects should be sustainable by the users. Ownership by a business allows market force to solve this. The system installed near Masai Mara was carried out by the developer of a safari camp who needed a water source for their own use. They expanded the system and sell by meter to village businesses at a price that is in the range of water charges in European cities. They also provide water to nearby Masai villages for goodwill.

The Irish group water scheme cooperative model could also be applicable when a local community can pool resources.

Ulick has experience improving water technology. He has developed purification equipment and water-treatment tablets. He has assembled and maintained water piping systems for agricultural application. He is available for contracts working on water projects in Africa and is establishing a base in Kenya for this work.