By Erestinah Jane, June 29, 2026
Mozzart Bet Kenya has commissioned a solar-powered borehole at St. Patrick’s Special School in Thika, Kiambu County, bringing to an end years of water shortages that have affected learners with special needs at the institution.
The project, undertaken under the gaming firm’s “Action 100 Wells” Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiative, is the 17th borehole completed by the company to improve access to clean and reliable water for vulnerable communities across Kenya.
The newly commissioned borehole has been drilled to a depth of 220 metres and operates entirely on solar energy, ensuring a sustainable and cost-effective water supply while eliminating electricity expenses associated with pumping water.
The system is capable of producing up to 2,500 litres of clean water every hour during peak sunshine, providing sufficient water for both learning institutions within the compound.
The borehole directly serves the 162 learners residing at St. Patrick’s Special School, many of whom require specialized care and boarding facilities. It will also supply clean water to the neighbouring St. Patrick’s Primary and Junior School, benefiting an additional 350 learners and significantly improving sanitation and learning conditions.
For years, the special school relied on purchasing water from commercial vendors and water bowsers to meet its daily needs, placing a heavy financial burden on the institution.
Head teacher Ruth Kinuthia said the school previously spent at least Ksh24,000 every month on purchasing water, money that can now be redirected towards improving learning resources, specialized teaching equipment and student welfare.
She noted that the reliable water supply will greatly enhance hygiene standards, ease the running of the school’s kitchens and laundry facilities, and improve the overall living conditions for learners with special needs.
Speaking during the commissioning ceremony, Mozzart Bet Kenya Country Manager Saša Krneta said the company remains committed to improving lives through sustainable community projects that address critical social needs.
In addition to the borehole, the company donated large-capacity water storage tanks and installed a modern water vending station to improve water storage, distribution and safety within the school.
Krneta said access to clean water is fundamental to education, health and dignity, adding that the initiative aims to create long-term solutions for institutions serving vulnerable members of society.
The launch ceremony was attended by officials from the Ministry of Education, Thika Municipality and the Gaming Regulatory Authority (GRA), who praised the project as a model of impactful private sector investment in public institutions.
GRA Deputy Chairperson Fredrick Mbasi commended Mozzart Bet for complementing government efforts to improve learning environments and challenged other betting firms and private companies to invest in similar community development initiatives across the country.
He noted that reliable access to clean water plays a vital role in improving health, sanitation and educational outcomes, particularly for learners with special needs.
Mozzart Bet said the Thika project forms part of its broader Action 100 Wells programme, which seeks to expand access to safe water in schools and underserved communities across Kenya.
The company announced that two additional boreholes have already been completed and are scheduled for commissioning in Kajiado and Laikipia counties in the coming weeks as it continues implementing the nationwide initiative.
The latest project underscores the growing role of corporate social responsibility in supporting education and community development, with access to clean water increasingly recognised as a critical component of creating safe, healthy and inclusive learning environments for children across the country.
