Serengeti Breweries commits to empowering women through WASH initiatives 

TANZANIA – Serengeti Breweries (SBL) has reaffirmed its dedication to advancing access to water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) services for women, aligning with governmental efforts to enhance clean water access in rural areas.  

Ms. Rispa Hatibu, SBL Communication and Sustainability Manager, emphasized the company’s commitment, stating, “We are fostering social cohesion and community engagement, underscoring the significance of WASH investments in the area.” 

To achieve this objective, SBL continues its integrated and inclusive projects across the country, focusing on providing clean water to communities.  

The company is currently funding a significant WASH service project, the Kabila Water Project, in collaboration with the Africa Community Advancement Initiative (AFRICAI), a non-governmental organization dedicated to health, education, and socio-economic development. 

Ms. Hatibu outlined the Kabila Water Project’s goals, stating, “This strategic partnership seeks to eliminate water scarcity by providing clean and safe water to 11,927 individuals in five sub-villages namely Ilambu, Mlimani, Igogo, Shuleni, and Majengo.” 

Recognizing the vital role women play in project sustainability, SBL and AFRCAI conducted a specialized two-day training program for twenty-five women.  

The training equipped them with essential skills in various aspects of WASH activities, entrepreneurship, financial management, sanitation marketing, and hygiene promotion. 

Magu District Commissioner Rachel Kassanda emphasized the importance of safeguarding the project for the well-being of the community and future generations.  

She commended SBL’s collaboration with the government, describing it as a win-win situation for both sectors and highlighting the significance of empowering women in rural areas. 

In 2023, SBL, in partnership with WaterAid, commissioned a water supply dam in Handeni District, Tanga Region, benefiting over 2,000 residents.  

The dam, with an annual water yield of 137,000 cubic meters, aims to provide safe and clean drinking water for both human consumption and economic activities such as fishing and livestock. 

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