World Environment Day: Ushiriki Wema Marks Milestone with Borehole Commissioning at GSU Magadi College
By Peace Muthoka
MAGADI, June 5, 2026 — As the world marked World Environment Day, the Ushiriki Wema Foundation strengthened its commitment to environmental sustainability and human welfare by commissioning a borehole at the General Service Unit (GSU) Magadi Field Training College in Kajiado County.
The project, launched under the foundation’s Kuzingatia Mazingira Yetu initiative in partnership with the National Police Service, is expected to ease water shortages at the training institution while improving the welfare of officers stationed in the area.
Speaking during the commissioning ceremony, Ushiriki Wema Foundation Chairperson Her Excellency Madam Tessie Musalia said the borehole reflects the growing need to connect environmental conservation with practical solutions that improve lives.
“As we join the world in celebrating World Environment Day under the theme Inspired by Nature: For Climate. For Our Future, this borehole reminds us that sustainable access to water is not only essential for human well-being but is also fundamental to environmental stewardship, climate resilience and the future we seek to build for generations to come,” she said.
Tessie noted that the foundation’s partnership with the National Police Service was built on a simple but powerful belief that access to clean water should never be treated as a luxury.
“Water is a foundation a foundation for health, dignity and service. It is a cornerstone of human dignity and national progress,” she said.
She explained that what started as a tree restoration programme in support of President William Ruto’s national target to grow 15 billion trees by 2032 has gradually evolved into a broader environmental and infrastructure programme that addresses urgent community needs.
According to Tessie, the borehole initiative aligns with Kenya’s Vision 2030 development blueprint and strengthens the country’s climate action agenda by promoting equitable access to essential resources.
Before the Magadi project, Ushiriki Wema Foundation had successfully commissioned similar boreholes at the Kiganjo Police Campus in Nyeri, Administration Police Campus Embakasi A and General Service Unit Campus Embakasi B, making the Magadi facility the fourth to benefit under the programme.
She said the success of the initiative has been driven by partnerships, thanking Regner Fu Capital Group (RFCG) and its leadership for supporting the borehole infrastructure programme.
“For us at Ushiriki Wema Foundation, partnerships matter because sustainable development is achieved through collaboration,” she said, while recognising RFCG under the stewardship of Kent Kagicha for helping turn the project into reality.
Beyond addressing water challenges, Tessie said the boreholes symbolise a deeper commitment to the welfare of police officers serving the country under difficult conditions.
She said reliable and sustainable access to water would help create healthier and more resilient institutions while improving the working environment for officers.
Addressing officers at the GSU Magadi Field Training College, she acknowledged their dedication and sacrifice, saying the project was also a message of appreciation for their service.
“Your service is seen, your sacrifice is acknowledged, and this borehole is our way of saying you are not forgotten,” she said.
As Kenya pushes forward with climate action and environmental conservation, leaders at the event said the newly commissioned borehole stands as a reminder that investing in both people and the environment remains key to building a resilient and sustainable future.
