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June 18, 2026
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Water governance, not new dams, holds key to Kenya’s water future

Water governance, not new dams, holds key to Kenya’s water future

Kenya’s quest for water security will depend less on building new infrastructure and more on fixing governance systems that determine how water resources are managed, allocated and protected, stakeholders said during a high-level dialogue on Basin Water Resource Committees (BWR..

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A high-level dialogue emphasized that Kenya's water security hinges on improved governance, not solely on building new dams.

  • The Catchment to Tap (C2T) Programme, supported by the Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands, highlighted the importance of operationalizing Basin Water Resource Committees (BWRCs).
  • Key stakeholders, including the Water Resources Authority and WWF-Kenya, stressed that effective management, allocation, and protection of water resources are critical.
  • Resolutions included fast-tracking amendments to the Water Act 2016 and strengthening collaboration between national and county governments to ensure equitable resource sharing and conflict resolution.

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