Salim Gobu Bute is a graduate of the Kenya Water Institute with specialized training in water treatment processes and sanitation system design. He has worked on the frontline of water provision, supporting the setup of small water treatment plants, optimizing community boreholes, and ensuring systems operate safely and efficiently.

Known for his hands-on approach to problem-solving, Salim is skilled in plant operation, chemical dosing, water quality testing, and pump maintenance. Whether constructing simple gravel-and-sand filtration systems or troubleshooting chlorination units, he finds practical and resourceful ways to improve water quality in challenging environments.

Salim is also passionate about community education. He regularly shares practical demonstrations showing how to purify water using locally available materials, including guides for building natural water filters with gravel, charcoal, and sand. He has participated in training rural water user committees on maintaining pumps and sanitation facilities, focusing on both practical skills and long-term sustainability.

He has contributed to international WASH initiatives, including assisting with on-site water testing and sanitation audits during the Ethiopia WASH Survey. Salim is an active member of Needs 4 Water’s Kenya chapter and continues to support sustainable, community-driven WASH solutions.

Highlights

• Diploma in Wastewater and Sanitation Engineering Technology, Kenya Water Institute, 2024, Honours: Distinction
• Skilled in water treatment plant operation, chemical dosing, and water quality analysis
• Experience with plumbing, pipefitting, pump operation, wastewater treatment, AutoCAD, and GIS mapping
• Contributor to community WASH training and education initiatives
• Participant in the Ethiopia WASH Survey, water testing and sanitation auditing
• Advocate for sustainable water management and practical WASH solutions

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