The system allows users to tip a bucket of water using a foot pedal to avoid touching surfaces to reduce infections.

Kenya has reported more than 2,000 cases of Covid-19 and 69 deaths. Stephen, the nine-year-old designer, and his family live in Mukwa village, in Bungoma country, western Kenyan, which has not reported a single case of the virus. His father, James Wamukota, however, worries that it could still come to his area.

The hand washing system can be used without touching any surfaces, therefore reducing infections. It is also fully mechanical, and thus can be used in areas where electricity is scarce.