Water Resources Authority (WRA)

𝐖𝐑𝐀 𝐆𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐁𝐨𝐚𝐫𝐝 𝐀𝐬𝐬𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐞𝐬 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐠𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐨𝐧 𝐌𝐰𝐚𝐜𝐡𝐞 𝐖𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐡𝐞𝐝 𝐌𝐚𝐧𝐚𝐠𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 WRA Governing Board, led by Chair Donald Murgor and accompanied by CEO Mohamed Shurie and top management, conducted a tour to assess the progress of the Mwache Watershed Management component under the Coast Region Water Security and Climate Resilience Project. The visit included inspecting the Mwache Dam construction and ongoing watershed and catchment management projects implemented by 10 WRUAs in the region. Key achievements so far under the project include: -Development of 22 SCMPs and the Mwache Catchment Management Plan. -Creation of 58.5 km of terraces, generating livelihoods for 1,213 community members. -Establishment of WRUA knowledge exchange forums. -Installation of rainwater harvesting infrastructure. Looking ahead, the WRUA plans to enhance their livelihood projects in the next phase by investing in value addition strategies, such as rearing Galla goats and Vetiver grass #Mwache #Sustainability #watershedmanagementprojectssupportbeta #securingwaterresourcessafeguardingourfuture

The Strategic Plan Launch was truly a celebration of unity, vision, and collaboration as we officially launched our 5-year Strategic Plan, officiated by CS Eng. Eric Mugaa, alongside key stakeholders, partners, and leaders in the water sector. We were honored to have PS Julius Korir, the WRA Board, Management, staff, and our valued development partners and stakeholders, who made this event so vibrant and memorable. Thank you to everyone who attended and supported the launch!

WRA Chairman Donald Murgor and CEO Mohamed Shurie attended a dinner hosted by Davis & Shirtliff on November 14, 2024, at the Panari Hotel, Nairobi. The event brought together drillers, who are Davis & Shirtliff’s primary customers, to focus on sustainable groundwater development and showcase their innovative new products. In his keynote address as the chief guest of the event, CEO Mr. Shurie highlighted the WRA’s regulatory mandate and its commitment to protecting Kenya’s groundwater resources. "We at WRA are committed to safeguarding groundwater resources for future generations," he stated, "by promoting professionalism, enforcing stringent regulations, and ensuring ethical practices in the water sector, aiming to ensure sustainable water management." The Chairman, Mr. Murgor, emphasized the critical role of partnerships, ethics, and innovation in groundwater sustainability. He emphasized, "WRA serves as the regulatory body; collaboration is crucial to protect this vital resource, as neglecting it could impact businesses. Partnerships, ethical practices, and innovative approaches play a pivotal role in attaining groundwater sustainability and ensuring water resources for future generations." He also urged drillers to champion CSR activities focused on water conservation. He reassured stakeholders that WRA is prepared to tackle sector challenges together collaboratively. The dinner served as a platform for WRA to strengthen partnerships with stakeholders, ensuring a collaborative approach towards sustainable groundwater management and the preservation of Kenya's water resources. #SecuringWaterResourcesSafeguardingOurFuture #GroundwaterSustainability

Launch of the WRA Strategic Plan 2023-2027 Today, the Cabinet Secretary for the Ministry of Water, Sanitation, and Irrigation, @Eng. Eric M. Mugaa, joined WRA CEO Mohamed M. Shurie, OGW, MBS, and Governing Board Chairman Donald Murgor at the official launch of the WRA Strategic Plan 2023-2027. Gracing the event were esteemed guests, including PS for the State Department for Water & Sanitation, Mr. Julius Korir; Water Secretary SAO Alima; CEO of WSTF, Mr. Willis Ombai; development partners; water sector institutions; KenaWRUA officials; and WRA staff. In his statement, the CS emphasized the urgent need for financial support and collaboration in the implementation of WRA’s 5th Generation Plan, stressing its critical importance for securing the future of Kenya’s water resources for generations to come. PS Julius Korir urged all Kenyans to protect and conserve our scarce water resources, while Chairman Donald Murgor expressed his appreciation for the continued support from the National Government in realizing WRA’s mandate. #wrastrategicplanlaunch #securingwaterresources #safeguardingourfuture #WaterSecurity #ClimateResilience #Sustainability #WaterForKenya

Join Us for the Water Resources Authority Strategic Plan Launch.We are excited to unveil our 5-year strategic plan, designed to ensure the protection, conservation, and sustainable management of Kenya's water resources. Our Key Focus Areas are: 🔹 Consistent and Reliable Data on Water Resources 🔹 Enforcing Compliance with Water Regulations 🔹 Strengthening Stakeholder Collaboration 🔹 Climate Change Mitigation & Adaptation 🔹 Digital Transformation & Institutional Capacity Building 🔹 Resource Mobilization for Water Sustainability Save the Date: 24th October 2024 Chief Guest: Eng. Eric Mugaa, CS Ministry of Water, Sanitation, and Irrigation #wrastrategicplanlaunch #securingwaterresources #safeguardingourfuture #WaterSecurity #ClimateResilience #Sustainability #WaterForKenya Follow live👇 https://lnkd.in/d6SVMTbe

The Water Resources Authority invites you to a convener session on "Catchment Protection in Enhancing Climate Change Resilience Among Communities" on March 7, 2024, from 4:00 pm to 5:30 pm, at the KICC, as part of the Water and Sanitation Investors Conference (#WASIC2024). The current state of Kenya's water resources, the significance of Water Resources User Associations (WRUAs) in catchment protection, possibilities and difficulties in the management of water resources, and financing sustainability in light of climate change will all be addressed by our panel of experts. Don't miss this opportunity to be part of the conversation on sustainable water resource management in Kenya. Water Sector Trust Fund (WaterFund) WWF-Kenya USAID's Kenya Investment Mechanism-STAWI @worldbank African Development Bank Group Waternet @KeNAWRUAs #sustainability #waterresources #ClimateResilience  #communityengagement

This is a game changer for the people of the NEDI counties.#HoAGW4RPoreject