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About water sector reforms

The water sector reforms includes the development and implementation of unbundled intergovernmental and institutional mandates coupled with fulfilment of legal requirements in line with the Constitution and Water Act.

Why water sector reforms

Water sector reforms are often triggered by a significant change in water law and policy, as occurred when Kenya adopted a new water policy in 1999, and a new water law in 2002

Financing Water sector in Kenya

The water sector is mandated to protect, conserve, manage and increase access to clean and safe water for socio-economic development.

Institutional Framework for the Water Sector

Institutional Framework for the Water Sector ( CoK and WA 2016)

Inter-governmental Consensus Events

The provision of water services is a function of the County Governments, Water Resources management is by and large a National Government function.

Inter-governmental Transition

As a core element of water sector reforms, the inter- governmental transition is focused on alignment in uptake and performance of mandates ...

Status of WSIs transition

The water sector reform process officially commenced in April, 2017 with the operationalization of the Water Act, No. 43 of 2016, which was enacted to align the water sector with the requirements of the Constitution.

Water Sector Reforms Roadmap Framework

Water Sector Reforms Roadmap Framework

Water Sector Reforms Team

The Ministry of Water and Sanitation top leadership under Mr. Simon Chelugui the Cabinet Secretary, Ms. Winnie Guchu the Chief Administration Officer and Mr. Joseph Irungu (CBS) the Principal Secretary.

News

Induction workshop held for leaders of water sector institutions

By |June 24th, 2019|

The induction workshop for Water Sector Institutions chief executives and managing directors was held today, 16th May 2019 at the Sarova Panafric. This is the second of two national workshops under the ongoing initiative to induct all stakeholders in the water and sanitation sector about the ongoing reforms in the sector. A similar workshop targeting senior MWS officials was held on 14th May 2019 at the same venue.

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Training of trainers’ workshops on water sector reforms kick off

By |June 24th, 2019|

A series of training and induction workshops kicked off on 14 May 2019 as part of the concluding process of the second phase of reforms in the water and sanitation sector also known as the transition phase. This marks a culmination of the process, which began in April 2017 following the coming into force of the Water Act, 2016.

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