Stakeholders from both the public and private sectors are urging greater collaboration to resolve Kenya\u2019s recurring water shortages. They caution that sustainable solutions depend on coordinated governance, investment, and responsible resource management.<\/p>\n
During a High-Level Roundtable Dialogue on Basin Water Resource Committees (BWRCs) in Nairobi, Eric Mugaa, Cabinet Secretary for Water and Irrigation, acknowledged Kenya\u2019s significant strides in water sector reforms, achieved through successive legislative frameworks. He announced the initiation of a five-year plan aimed at bolstering water security by refining governance systems, enhancing catchment management, and broadening access to safe and dependable water.<\/p>\n
\u201cRobust governance institutions and strong stakeholder collaboration are essential if we are to effectively address our water challenges,\u201d Mugaa said, underscoring the need for integrated approaches across the sector.<\/p>\n
The dialogue convened government officials, development partners, and private sector representatives, all of whom underscored the importance of collective action in managing Kenya\u2019s water resources. Henk Jan Bakker, Dutch Ambassador to Kenya, highlighted water\u2019s pivotal role in social and economic development. He noted that Dutch-supported initiatives, such as the Catchment to Tap Programme, are designed to strengthen Integrated Water Resources Management and improve long-term water resilience.<\/p>\n
Jackson Kiplagat, Chief Executive Officer of the World Wide Fund (WWF), also called for closer cooperation among government agencies, counties, communities, and development partners to ensure the sustainable management of water systems. He affirmed that effective coordination is crucial for safeguarding catchment areas and improving service delivery.<\/p>\n
Mohammed Shurie, Chief Executive Officer of the Water Resources Authority, pointed to existing inter-agency collaboration within the sector, noting that these joint efforts are reinforcing institutional coordination and the implementation of water reforms.<\/p>\n
Key achievements highlighted during the forum included improved water access for households and livestock through infrastructure investment, strengthened governance frameworks, enhanced citizen science for water quality monitoring, and expanded capacity building for Water Resource User Associations.<\/p>\n
Participants also acknowledged progress towards the operationalisation of BWRCs as vital water management governance structures. However, they emphasised the need for further reforms, including private sector involvement in BWRCs, the development of innovative financing tools such as green bonds and water stewardship funds, increased investment in catchment restoration, and improved access to water data for evidence-based decision-making.<\/p>\n
The forum concluded with a unified call for deeper cross-sector collaboration to secure Kenya\u2019s long-term water future.<\/p>\n
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