The National Water Harvesting and Storage Authority (NWHSA) has announced an ambitious plan for the 2026/2027 financial year aimed at significantly boosting Kenya's water security.

• The plan focuses on completing flagship dam projects, such as the Siyoi-Muruny and Umaa dams, which are expected to add 10 billion litres of water storage.
• NWHSA CEO Julius Mugun outlined the roadmap, emphasizing the completion of ongoing projects and the launch of new strategic dams to extend water access to over 270,000 people.
• The authority also highlighted past achievements, including the storage of 1,196 million litres of water, benefiting over 115,000 people and irrigating over 12,000 acres.
• Key priorities include expanding water harvesting programmes, implementing climate resilience initiatives, and developing an in-house digital project management system.