Civil Servants Face Job Uncertainty as Govt Plans Merger of Two Agencies

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Hundreds of jobs are at risk as the Kenyan Parliament considers a bill to merge two water agencies, potentially causing significant disruption for employees.

The Water (Amendment) Bill, 2026, proposes to merge the National Water Harvesting and Storage Authority (NWHSA) with the National Irrigation Authority (NIA).
If approved, this would create a new entity, the National Irrigation and Water Harvesting Authority.
The move is part of a broader government initiative to reduce state corporations and improve efficiency, with 42 state corporations previously slated for merger or dissolution.