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Less Steps for Water Run 2026
Saturday, 13 June 2026 · 7:00 AM
Run and bring water closer to children. Every kilometre you cover funds real infrastructure including boreholes, pipelines, and water kiosks in Lower Yatta, Kitui County. Organised by World Vision Kenya in partnership with Jambojet.
7:00 AM
5km, 10km, 15km
Children KES 1,500, Adults KES 2,000
World Vision Kenya
0111 524 474→iaf_kenya@wvi.org
Event Highlights
Run to fund boreholes, pipelines, and water kiosks in Lower Yatta, Kitui County
Three distances - 5km, 10km, and 15km - open to all ages and fitness levels
Children welcome at a discounted entry fee of KES 1,500
Organised by World Vision Kenya in partnership with Jambojet
Only 14% of households in Lower Yatta have water within their compounds - your kilometres help change that
Getting There
World Vision Kenya's Karen Office is on Karen Road in Karen, approximately 15km southwest of Nairobi CBD. It is well signposted and accessible by matatu along Ngong Road toward Karen.
Open in MapsDid You Know?
🌍In Lower Yatta, Kitui County, over 25,500 people live in the area including 9,504 children.
🌍Only 14% of households in Lower Yatta have water within their compounds.
🌍53% of the community depends on seasonal, unprotected water from River Tiva and River Athi.
🌍In Masimba and Kithiani, there is no reliable safe water source at all.
🌍Kitui County is one of Kenya's most water-stressed regions, with communities depending heavily on seasonal rains and rivers for their water supply.
Race Sponsors & Partners
JambojetWASHLABNorwa WaterNgong Hills Hotel
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7:00 AM
5km, 10km, 15km
Children KES 1,500, Adults KES 2,000
World Vision Kenya
0111 524 474→iaf_kenya@wvi.org