Since May 2026, three Pii-Maleng kiosks in Paicho, Gulu District, have been selling treated water at the same affordable price as every other Pii-Maleng kiosk. The kiosks are at Ogwal-Dire, Corner Laban and Lamin Oyoo. Alongside them, 25 households now have their own metered yard tap.
How the Paicho system works
Paicho follows our standard design: one water source shared by several kiosks and household taps.
- Solar pumps lift water from a verified borehole to the main kiosk.
- At the main kiosk the water is treated with chlorine dosing and a 5-micron filter, then stored in a 10,000-litre tank on pillars above the roof.
- From there, one main line runs to the other kiosks, with a booster pump to keep the pressure up.
- Schools, health centres and homes along the route can take water straight off the main line through a metered connection.
The first four months
Every litre is metered. The Paicho kiosks sold:
| Month (2026) | Water sold |
|---|---|
| May | 467 m³ |
| June | 445 m³ |
| July | 468 m³ |
| August | 479 m³ |
| Total | 1,859 m³ (about 1.86 million litres) |
What is being built
Paicho is designed for 6 kiosks and at least 200 household yard taps. With 3 kiosks and 25 yard taps in place, the borehole, treatment and main line already exist, so each remaining kiosk or tap uses that investment instead of needing a new water source.