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Oct 18 , 2025.
Often overlooked in urban homes, jerrycans become priceless where water is a luxury. On the streets of Mekelle, they are hauled on wheelbarrows through neighborhoods that rely on pipes for long-awaited water, without the constant fear of running dry. Ethiopia’s water supply struggles touch roughly 60 million people, about 43pc of the population, with rural communities bearing the heaviest burden. Even fast-growing urban centers, including Addis Abeba, face shortages, while several regions are classified as high water-stress zones, turning every drop into a hard-earned lifeline. Exploring both the business and the public service, these young men step in when infrastructure fails to deliver.
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