Kenya WRUAs

Kenya WRUAs We advocate and lobby for the sustainable management and development of water resources in Kenya. www.kenawrua.org

Kenya is taking an important step towards more sustainable, data-driven and accountable management of our water resource...
26/08/2026

Kenya is taking an important step towards more sustainable, data-driven and accountable management of our water resources through the Improved Data Collection, Monitoring and Revenue Base for Water Resource Management (IMPRODATWRM) project.

Commencing in January 2027, the project is supported by the Embassy of Denmark in Kenya and Somalia and will be implemented by the Water Resources Authority Water Resources Users Associations (WRUAs), and other key stakeholders across the water sector.
The project will strengthen digital systems for water abstraction registration, licensing and revenue collection, while modernising hydrological monitoring and decision-support systems. This will promote better data, stronger compliance, improved resource planning and a more sustainable revenue base for water resource management.

Importantly, KeNAWRUA participated in the initial co-creation of the project, helping ensure that the perspectives of WRUAs and communities are reflected in this important national initiative.
Together, we can transition from fragmented data and reactive management to evidence-based, efficient and sustainable stewardship of Kenya’s water resources.

On 31st July 2026, we celebrated a remarkable milestone, 10 years of excellence, service, and transformation by the Wate...
04/08/2026

On 31st July 2026, we celebrated a remarkable milestone, 10 years of excellence, service, and transformation by the Water Resources Authority (WRA).

Congratulations to the entire WRA fraternity for a decade of unwavering commitment to safeguarding Kenya's water resources, strengthening water governance, and laying a firm foundation for Kenya's sustainable growth and prosperity. Your journey is a testament to visionary leadership, professionalism, and resilience.

A special tribute goes to Mr. Mohamed Shurie, whose tenure as Chief Executive Officer has left an indelible mark on Kenya's water sector. Beyond steering WRA to exceptional institutional growth over the past decade, he championed the establishment of the Kenya National Association of Water Resources Users Associations (KeNAWRUA) and ensured its successful operationalization. His foresight recognized that effective water resource management is strongest when communities are empowered to become active custodians of our precious catchments.

On behalf of the KeNAWRUA fraternity, we extend our deepest gratitude for Mr Shurie’s exemplary leadership, unwavering support, and enduring legacy. Your contribution has empowered hundreds of Water Resources Users Associations across the country and strengthened community participation in integrated water resources management. Your name will remain etched in the history of Kenya's water governance. We wish you every success, good health, and fulfilment as you embark on the next chapter of your distinguished journey.

We also express our sincere appreciation to the dedicated WRA staff across all regional and basin offices. Your technical guidance, partnership, and unwavering support to KeNAWRUA whenever called upon have been instrumental in advancing our shared vision of sustainable water resources management.

As WRA enters its next decade, we warmly congratulate Mr. James Mburu upon his appointment as the Acting Chief Executive Officer of the Water Resources Authority. We wish you God's abundant wisdom, guidance, strength, and favour as you assume this important responsibility. May your leadership build upon the remarkable foundation laid over the past decade and inspire even greater achievements in securing Kenya's precious water resources for present and future generations.

As WRA marks this significant anniversary, may the next decade be defined by greater innovation, stronger partnerships, and lasting impact. Together, we will continue protecting Kenya's rivers, catchments, wetlands, and aquifers the lifeblood of our nation and the foundation of Kenya's prosperity.

Congratulations, WRA, on 10 outstanding years of exemplary service to Kenya. Congratulations to Mr. James Mburu on your new appointment, and heartfelt appreciation to Mr. Mohamed Shurie for a truly transformational legacy.

Happy 10th Anniversary, WRA, protecting water today, securing Kenya's tomorrow. 💧🇰🇪

May this milestone inspire an even stronger commitment to protecting Kenya's water resources and fostering partnerships that benefit generations to come.

Ministry Of Water, Sanitation and Irrigation

Every thriving River begins with empowered communities. Across Kenya, local Water Resources Users Associations (WRUAs) a...
23/07/2026

Every thriving River begins with empowered communities. Across Kenya, local Water Resources Users Associations (WRUAs) are demonstrating that the most enduring water solutions are not imposed from the top, they are built from the bottom up.

Through community-led river monitoring, citizen science, catchment restoration, and evidence-based stewardship, ordinary citizens are becoming extraordinary guardians of our nation's water resources.

This is what sustainable development looks like, local knowledge strengthened by science, communities working hand-in-hand with government, and partnerships that leave no one behind.

Water conservation works best from the bottom up because lasting change always flows from the people.

Water security is more than infrastructure, it is the foundation of , , and communities.Every restored river, protec...
13/07/2026

Water security is more than infrastructure, it is the foundation of , , and communities.

Every restored river, protected catchment, and empowered community is an investment in , security, resilience, and lasting .

At KeNAWRUA, we believe that sustainable water governance begins with people working together to protect the sources that sustain us all.

We invite governments, development partners, philanthropies, corporates, and communities to join us in scaling nature-based solutions, strengthening Water Resources Users Associations (WRUAs), and securing Kenya's water future. By working together, we can transform vulnerable catchments into thriving ecosystems and build communities where water becomes a source of opportunity not conflict.


The Catchment to Tap (C2T) Project has ended, we celebrate a transformative journey that has fundamentally changed how c...
11/07/2026

The Catchment to Tap (C2T) Project has ended, we celebrate a transformative journey that has fundamentally changed how communities perceive the connection between healthy water catchments and the clean water flowing from their taps. The C2T project has strengthened local ownership of water resources and demonstrated that sustainable water management begins with informed and empowered communities.

Together with our partners, we are proud of several key milestones:

✅ Established the National Water Resources Users Forum - Kenya National Association of Water Resources Users' Associations (KeNAWRUA) creating a stronger national platform for collaboration, advocacy, and community representation in water governance.

✅ Advanced inclusive leadership by increasing the participation of women, youth, and Indigenous Peoples through targeted capacity-building initiatives, including the Journey of Water programme and strengthened WRUA engagement. Notably, 23 women now serve as Chairpersons of Water Resources Users Associations (WRUAs), marking significant progress toward inclusive water governance.

✅ Strengthened community-led water resource monitoring through citizen science. Today, 49 WRUAs actively monitor river health, having generated 765 datasets and conducted 1,245 water quality surveys. This locally generated evidence is informing better water resource management and fostering greater community accountability.

While the project has officially concluded, KeNAWRUA remains firmly committed to sustaining and expanding these achievements. The foundations laid through this programme have created a stronger, more resilient framework for community participation in the sustainable management of Kenya's water resources.

Our sincere appreciation goes to the Embassy of the Netherlands in Kenya, Water Resources Authority, WWF-Kenya , World Waternet, and every partner and stakeholder who contributed to the success of this remarkable initiative. Your trust, collaboration, and investment have delivered lasting impact for communities and ecosystems alike.

Although this chapter has come to an end, our shared mission continues. The progress achieved demonstrates what is possible through strong partnerships, and we look forward to deepening these relationships in the years ahead. Together, we can build on this momentum, scale community-led water stewardship, and secure a water-secure future for Kenya.

Did you know that more than 54% of Kenya's water resources are transboundary, with over 25+ shared aquifers crossing int...
10/07/2026

Did you know that more than 54% of Kenya's water resources are transboundary, with over 25+ shared aquifers crossing international borders? These shared water resources are vital to regional water security, livelihoods, ecosystems, and economic development.

Despite their significance, Kenya has lacked a comprehensive policy and legal framework to effectively govern transboundary water resources. This has created governance gaps that limit the country's ability to negotiate equitable benefit-sharing arrangements, strengthen conservation measures, resolve cross-border water conflicts, and unlock the full socio-economic potential of shared water resources.

To address this, the Ministry of Water Sanitation irrigation through the State Department for Water and Sanitation's Transboundary Water Directorate has initiated the development of the Transboundary Water Policy, 2026 and the Transboundary Water Bill, 2026. These landmark instruments will provide the strategic and legal foundation for cooperative, sustainable, and climate-resilient management of Kenya's shared water resources.

With support from the Horn of Africa Groundwater for Resilience Project, the Ministry has convened a series of stakeholder consultative forums across the country to ensure the policy reflects diverse perspectives and practical experiences. KeNAWRUA was honoured to participate in the Mombasa consultation, contributing the voices and experiences of Water Resources Users Associations (WRUAs).

As the national umbrella organization representing WRUAs across Kenya, KeNAWRUA remains committed to championing inclusive water governance by ensuring that local communities are meaningfully represented in national policy processes. Strong policies are built through collaboration, evidence-based dialogue, and active stakeholder participation.

We sincerely thank the Ministry of Water Sanitation & Irrogation for the invitation and for embracing a participatory approach that recognizes the invaluable role of civil society and community institutions in shaping the future of transboundary water governance in Kenya.

Water Resources Authority


This week KeNAWRUA is privileged to support the County Government of Marsabit County Cabinet Sensitization and Stakehold...
09/07/2026

This week KeNAWRUA is privileged to support the County Government of Marsabit County Cabinet Sensitization and Stakeholders' Approval Workshop for the Marsabit County Natural Resource Management Policy and Marsabit County Water Policy, a significant milestone towards strengthening sustainable governance of water and natural resources in one of Kenya's ASAL counties.

The workshop, graced by the County Secretary and the County Assembly Committee on Water, Natural Resources and Climate Change, demonstrated the County Government's commitment to establishing a robust policy framework that will safeguard natural resources while enhancing water security and climate resilience for present and future generations.

At KeNAWRUA, we are proud to have provided technical support in the review and validation of these critical policies. As a national umbrella organization representing Water Resources Users Associations across Kenya, we remain committed to influencing evidence-based policies, legislation, and governance frameworks at both the county and national levels. This is a testament to our growing role as a trusted partner in shaping inclusive and sustainable water governance.

Our journey with Marsabit County does not end here. We look forward to continuing this partnership through the County Assembly's ratification process and, most importantly, supporting the implementation of these policies so that they translate into tangible improvements in water resources management and livelihoods for local communities.

This collaboration strongly aligns with KeNAWRUA's commitment to ensuring that Arid and Semi-Arid Lands (ASALs) receive the attention, investment, and institutional support they deserve. No county should be left behind in the pursuit of sustainable water governance and natural resource management.

We sincerely appreciate WWF-Kenya and other partners, through the Together for People and Planet ( ) Project, for supporting this important initiative. Partnerships like these continue to demonstrate that when governments, communities, and development partners work together, transformative policy change becomes possible.
From policy development to implementation, KeNAWRUA remains committed to building resilient communities through stronger water governance across the 6 basins in Kenya 🇰🇪

What do you think is most often missing from long term water planning in your area?.
07/07/2026

What do you think is most often missing from long term water planning in your area?.

The Rise of Male Champions for Women Empowerment in Kenya.True gender equality is not achieved by women walking the jour...
16/06/2026

The Rise of Male Champions for Women Empowerment in Kenya.

True gender equality is not achieved by women walking the journey alone; it is achieved when men become intentional partners in creating spaces where women can lead, innovate, and thrive.

Through a highly consultative process, the Kenya National Association of Water Resources Users’ Associations (KeNAWRUA) has identified and convened 20 Male Champions for Women Empowerment who are committed to challenging traditional norms, promoting gender inclusion, and accelerating women’s meaningful participation in Kenya’s water sector.

The champions have underwent a 3 day induction and capacity-building workshop through the support of WWF-Kenya focused on gender inclusion, understanding women’s unique needs in the water sector, transforming harmful perceptions of masculinity, and building practical skills to engage fellow men in embracing women as equal partners, leaders, and economic actors within the water economy.

The Male Champions for Women Empowerment initiative, pioneered by Cooperation in International Water in Africa (CIWA), provides us a powerful pathway for engaging men as allies in advancing gender-responsive water governance. KeNAWRUA has proudly domesticated and contextualized this approach to Kenya’s realities by identifying, training, and strengthening a diverse network of male champions drawn from Kenya’s six basin areas.

The champions represent a rich diversity of voices and experiences, including members from Water Resources Users Associations (WRUAs), County Governments, Water Service Providers, Non-Governmental Organizations, Indigenous Communities, Provincial Administration, Persons Living with Disabilities, and Youth representatives.

It was more than a training initiative, it ia movement to redefine masculinity in the water sector. A movement where men do not see women’s empowerment as a threat, but as an opportunity to build stronger institutions, more resilient communities, and a more inclusive water economy.

When women have equal access to leadership, resources, and economic opportunities, entire communities prosper. The future of water governance in Kenya must be built on collaboration, inclusion, and shared responsibility.

Investing in Male Champions for Women Empowerment is investing in a future where water governance is not only sustainable but equitable, where men become allies, women become leaders, and communities unlock the full potential of an inclusive water economy.

WWF Water Resources Authority Världsnaturfonden WWF


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A water problem rarely stay in the water sector.It is about how water moves through economies, ecosystems, infrastructur...
15/06/2026

A water problem rarely stay in the water sector.

It is about how water moves through economies, ecosystems, infrastructure, institutions and households.

Water is sector but Water risks is systemic.

Thats why strong water planning has to connect hydrology, infrastructure, finance, governance, ecosystems and service continuity.


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