Three Kenyans have set out on an ambitious 480-kilometre walk from Nairobi to Mombasa in a powerful show of endurance, faith, and purpose — all to raise awareness and funds for school water needs.
The journey, which kicked off in Nairobi, is aimed at mobilising resources for the installation of a sustainable water system at Sasura Girls School in Marsabit County. The school currently depends on trucked water, a situation that has negatively affected health and learning conditions, especially for the more than 250 girls housed at the institution.
The trio hopes that the 18-day walk will inspire public support and meaningful contributions toward ensuring permanent access to clean and safe water for the school.
By Saturday, December 13, the walkers had reached Voi near Maungu, marking day 12 of the journey. At that point, they had already covered 331 kilometres, with approximately six days of walking remaining.
One of the most remarkable moments of the trek was passing through Tsavo National Park, a region well known for its large population of lions and other wildlife. Despite the risks, the team pressed on, supported by game rangers who ensured their safety within the park.
Dubbed “What Must Be Done Has to Be Done,” the walk draws inspiration from the legacy of men who chose perseverance even in the face of extreme hardship. Beyond raising funds for water access, the initiative also seeks to promote physical fitness, spiritual commitment, discipline, endurance, and purpose, particularly among men.
The trio’s journey mirrors other inspiring endurance missions, including that of Ian Gichohi Mwangi, who in late 2024 embarked on a 10,000-kilometre cycling journey from Cairo, Egypt, to Cape Town, South Africa. Gichohi’s mission was to raise school fees for 100 boys and girls, with each child targeted to receive Ksh1 million.
By the end of November, Ian had already covered 4,000 kilometres, and by December 31, he successfully arrived in Cape Town, ready to begin his return journey home.
These stories remind us of an uncomfortable truth:
Access to clean water should not require extreme sacrifice — but until systems work, people will keep walking.
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