How to make “tanka y’abakyala” (womens’ tank)
In Luganda:
In English:
- Dig a square hole in the ground of desired size.
- Get mud and smear the walls within and out of the hole. This is to smoothen the walls and prevent possible mud slides.
- Put eucalyptus poles at each of the corners. These help to support the frame that will be constructed at the top – acts as a cover
- Neatly arrange plastic tarpaulin in hole, while cautious that water can easily seep through any hole.
- Construct the upper frame that acts as a cover. Cover with tarpaulin and papyrus mats. After, add the final frame. Use eucalyptus wood.
- Do not forget to leave a hole from where you will draw the water and also climb down to clean the tank occasionally.
- Construct pipes that will enable you draw water from the roof tops into the tank.
- Now your tank is complete.
