Kenya is facing a severe water crisis exacerbated by extended drought and climate change, necessitating urgent private sector investment and adequate government funding for integrated water resource management (IWRM).

• A recent Kenya Water Resources Management Report highlights significant water stress in key economic regions like the Athi and Tana basins, projecting deficits between 57% and 99%, and 32% to 64% respectively during dry seasons.
• The report, titled “Assessing Water Resources Management and River Basin Governance in Kenya,” was disseminated at a workshop hosted by Gatsby Africa in partnership with the Kenya Private Sector Alliance (KEPSA).
• Dr. John Wandaka, chair of KEPSA Environment, Water and Natural Resources Sector Board, emphasized that water is crucial for all sectors, stating, "without sustainable water management, we cannot achieve sustainable economic growth."
• Despite substantial external funding, including Sh258.3 billion in loans and grants for government water projects between 2018 and 2024, challenges like inadequate counterpart funding and weak implementation persist.