22nd February 2022 marked a significant day for Nairobi, the entire Nile Basin, and beyond. The 17th Regional Nile Day Celebrations were held at the Kenya International Convention Centre (KICC) with its theme being: “Deepening Nile Cooperation: Sustainable Development in Climate Change.”

AWWDA exhibited at the event graced by the Prime Cabinet Secretary, Hon. Musalia Mudavadi, the Cabinet Secretary Water, Sanitation & Irrigation, Hon. Alice Wahome, the Principal Secretary Water, Dr. Paul Rono, AWWDA Chair Hon. Patrick Musili Mbangula, Executive Director of the Nile Basin Initiative, Eng. Sylvester Matemu, Ministers from other Nile Basin member countries, and water sector leadership among others.

The Prime Cabinet Secretary was taken through the Athi Water infrastructure projects aimed at improving water supply and sanitation for Nairobi, Kiambu and Muranga. Delegates from the Nile Basin countries were also enlightened on the need for developing climate-resilient infrastructure and promoting high environmental quality standards.

It is a testament to the power of inter-regional cooperation that the Nile Basin countries have been able to come together and celebrate the importance of the Nile River and how it connects us all. This is a great step towards creating a more sustainable, green, and climate-friendly future for all of us.