Tosheka's Rolling Springs

Rolling Springs is a multi-carrier liquid transportation device that to ease the transport of water (stored in cylindrical containers) with two recycled rubber bases acting as a tire. It utilises angular momentum and can be used as if guiding a wheelbarrow. Created under Tosheka Products by Herman Bigham, an African-American inventor and businessman, and Lucy Lau Bigham, a Kenyan textile designer and businesswoman.[1][2][3] It can hold up to 63 kg (141 lbs) of water and has a lifespan of 15 years.[4] A multi carrier is also available that allows for the transportation of up to three liquid containers at a time.[1]

Although unclear how many regularly use the device, the target demographic are primarily women and children as they are disproportionally affected by the physical risks of water transportation in rural Kenya.[1][2]

The devices are manufactured in Kenya and are priced at roughly £45 or $60 US dollars, which places it above the financial reach of most who need it. Herman Bigham has revealed that he may try to lower the price, if there are changes in the manufacturing process. Funding is a challenge and Tosheka Products actively seeks sponsors and social enterprises to help subsidise costs and expand production.[3]

References

  1. 1 2 3 "About Us". Tosheka Products. Retrieved 2025-08-09.
  2. 1 2 "Kenyans Benefit from Ingenious Water-Carrying Invention". Agape. Retrieved 2025-08-09.
  3. 1 2 "Water Action Hub | Rolling Springs Water transport system". wateractionhub.org. Retrieved 2025-08-09.
  4. ↑ Jr, Broderick Russell (2019-09-25). "Tosheka Products Presents…Rolling Springs!". HONEST MEDIA. Retrieved 2025-08-09.
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