WATER, SANITATION AND IRRIGATION CS ALICE WAHOME OFFICIALLY OPENS THE WATER SECTOR TRAINING FOR THE ENVIRONMENT AND LAND COURT JUDGES On Thursday 20th July 2023, Kilfi. Today CS Alice Wahome officially inaugurated the Water Sector Training for Environment and Land Court Judges. Steeped in the theme "The Water Dialogue: Water Governance and Emerging Environmental Issues," this three-day training marks a…

On  23rd June 2023 in Gatundu North, Kiambu County the Government Delivery Services (GDS) team, formerly the President's Delivery Unit, led by Dr. Njeri Gitau, and a team from the National Government Administration Officers (NGAO) inspected the Karimenu II Dam and Water Treatment Plant, which are complete and operational. The project is nestled majestically across the Karimenu River, the towering…

On 6th June 2023, we witnessed an extraordinary moment in bulk water service provision - an occasion that transcends the boundaries between government and private entities, forging a remarkable alliance. It is with great pride that we celebrate the signing of the bulk water purchase agreement between Athi Water Works Development Agency and Tatu City. Speaking during the signing ceremony…

On Saturday 20th May 2023 in Nyandarua County H.E. President Dr. William Ruto launched Mwitethia Primary School Community Water Supply in Nyandarua County. The project is expected to yield more than 150,000 litres of clean water per day benefitting over 6,000 residents of Engineer area including four schools and a dispensary. President Ruto was accompanied by the Principal Secretary State…

Residents of Ongata Rongai and Kiserian have reason to celebrate as their long-standing water supply woes are expected to come to an end. Thanks to the ongoing construction of the Ongata Rongai-Kiserian Water Supply Project, they will soon enjoy a steady and reliable water supply. This project, which is financed by the Government of Kenya and the German Development Bank…

On 5th May 2023, the AWWDA Board Chairperson Hon. Patrick Mbangula received a cheque contribution of Kshs. 50,000 from Postbank Kenya towards the Karimenu II Dam tree planting and catchment conservation campaign. AWWDA in collaboration with other partners plans to plant 200,000 indigenous trees within the Karimenu Dam Catchment. So far, 36,000 trees have been planted within the dam area…

On 28th April 2023, Athi Water Works Development Agency (AWWDA) in conjunction with the Judiciary, Stanbic Bank, National Water Harvesting Storage Authority, RODI Kenya, NORKEN International, Post Bank, Water Service Providers among other partners has today planted more than 20,000 tree seedlings in Karimenu II Dam, Gatundu North. Speaking during the tree planting exercise, the AWWDA Board Chairperson Hon. Patrick…

On April 13, 2023, in Nyandarua County, the Chief Administrative Secretary of the Ministry of Water, Sanitation and Irrigation, Hon. Dr. Chris Wamalwa, launched a national initiative for tree planting and restoration with the goal of planting more than 200,000 tree seedlings in the Sasumua Water Catchment, a region of the Aberdares. The exercise is a part of the Ministry's commitment…

On 22nd March 2023, AWWDA CEO Eng. Michael Thuita accompanied the Cabinet Secretary, Ministry of Water, Sanitation and Irrigation Hon. Alice Wahome to the official opening of the UN Water Conference in New York. Thereafter they held bilateral talks with Dr. Qu Dongyu, Director General, UN Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO). We also held bilateral talks with the Secretary of…

Kiambu Leaders Hold Roundtable Meeting with Cabinet Secretary to Discuss Water and Sanitation Issues in the County On 13th March 2023, the Cabinet Secretary for the Ministry of Water, Sanitation, and Irrigation, Hon. Alice Wahome, held a roundtable meeting with Kiambu's parliamentary and senate members to address water and sanitation challenges in the county. The meeting focused on creating a…