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October 27, 2025Jane Mwikali Makau (Dr.) has been appointed as the Chairperson of National Water Harvesting & Storage Authority for a period of three years in a Gazette Notice dated 24th October, 2025.
Dr. Mwikali brings on board entrepreneur, business skills and experience having served in various leadership capacities.
She is a seasoned entrepreneur and business leader with extensive experience in business development, project management, research, strategy and brand management.
She is also an ordained Reverend at the Kingdom Envoys Ministries/ Kingdom Embassy International Church.
Dr. Mwikali holds a Master of Business Administration and Bachelor of Arts degree from University of Sunderland. She also holds a Higher National Diploma in Business; Business & Technology Education (BTEC) from Education Excellence (EDEXCEL)
She is the immediate chairperson of the Betting Control and Licensing Board (BCLB).
She has previously served as the Director of the Board of National Water Harvesting and Storage Authority (NWHSA) where she chaired the Strategy, Technical & Business Development Committee and a member of the Governance Risk and Audit Board Committee (GRAC), between February 2019 and February 2022.
We congratulate Dr. Mwikali on her appointment, welcome her to NWHSA’s family and wish her God’s speed on her new role!
Dr. Jane Mwikali Chairperson [...]
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October 16, 2025We join fellow Kenyans to mourn and honor the life of a great and visionary leader Former Prime Minister, Rt. Hon. Raila Amolo Odinga, EGH.
He was a true advocate of our National Development Agenda, where he championed infrastructure development across all sectors including the water sector. He always emphasized equitable growth, for a more prosperous and sustainable future for all Kenyans.
The Board, Management and Staff of National Water Harvesting & Storage Authority extend our heartfelt condolences and sympathy to his family, friends and all Kenyans.
Rt. Hon. Raila Odinga’s impact on Kenya’s development is particularly notable in the water sector. His launch of various water and infrastructure projects shows his dedication to increase access to clean water, a crucial element in enhancing the quality of life and economic opportunities for Kenyan communities.
Rest in eternal peace Baba, your legacy lives on for generations to come!
Condolence message to Hon. Raila Odinga [...]
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October 15, 2025The Principal Secretary for Water and Sanitation Julius Korir met with the Authority’s technical staff on 14th October, 2025 at the Authority’s offices in National Water Plaza, Nairobi. During the consultative meeting the PS noted the need for a robust database of projects and designs ready so as to facilitate funding.
This was in recognition of the President’s agenda to transform the water sector, anchored on building about 50 dams through innovative financial mobilization.
Mr. Korir urged the Authority to be in tandem with the current government thinking of water securitization, being the financial process of converting future cash flows from water assets into marketable securities to raise immediate capital.
The PS recognized the technical capacity at the institution, now that the government is giving more emphasis on water for food security, energy production and water for both domestic and industrial use, thus welcoming the Authority to spearhead this endeavor.
PS Korir was impressed by the Authority’s well-trained technical staff, who are crucial in implementing key water infrastructure projects. He urged them to develop transformative ideas that will lead to impactful and productive water projects.
The meeting underscored the urgency of capacity building to identify, design and implement climate smart projects that will attract funding, develop and implement concepts with adaptation, mitigation and resilience in mind.
He concurred with the Ag. Chief Executive Officer, Eng. Julius Mugun on the formation of teams that will immediately undertake studies on possible dam sites in the 22 ASAL counties; and possibly review the reports by November 2025. This will inform resource plans for detailed designs and implementation, as per the availability of funds.
Eng. Mugun further emphasized the strategic role of the Authority in water harvesting and storage which is a key enabler of the Bottom-Up Economic Transformation Agenda (BETA) where food security and universal health coverage will be achieved through irrigation.
He thanked the PS for the fruitful discussions and the support, noting that it is through teamwork and collaboration that the Authority will effectively discharge its mandate.
Also in attendance were Senior Officers from the State Department of Water & Sanitation and all the Technical Staff from the Authority.
PS Korir meets technical staff [...]
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October 14, 2025The Authority joined Ministries, Departments, Agencies and other private sector organization in marking the energy week held between 13th to 20th October 2025 in Kitui County ahead of the Mashujaa day.
The theme of the week was; Transforming Lives through Sustainable Energy Solutions. The activities of the week included exhibitions, panel discussions, presentations, launch of
Projects, career fair, innovation and competitions in creatives arts and sports. There was also a free medical camp and tree planting. The exhibitions were meant to showcase innovation, investment and community impact in Kenya’s energy sector where there was participation from the national government institutions, County Governments, Development Partners, NGOs, private sector, Universities and research institutions.
The main objective of theEnergy Week 2025 was to showcase milestones in the energy sector through policy development and implementation, technology and innovation. Other objectives were to:
1. Raise public awareness on sustainable energy solutions including clean cooking,
renewable energy, energy efficiency, responsible mining and eco-friendly utilization
of energy resources.
2. Promote Science Technology Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) education and
innovation in the energy sector among the youth and educational institutions.
3. Facilitate knowledge exchange and skills transfer through partnership among
stakeholders including government, private sector, academia, local communities
and Civil Society Organizations (CSOs).
4. Foster investment and partnerships in harnessing available energy resources for job
creation and economic development.
5. Showcase impactful community-based energy projects and innovations.
The Authority used this opportunity to create awareness among various stakeholders on its mandate. We also showcased projects that we have implemented in the County of Kitui such as Umaa dam, Kalundu Dam, Small dams, pans and boreholes.
The tree planting exercise was part of the 15 billion National Tree Growing Restoration Campaign with the goal of planting 15 billion trees by 2032 to increase forest cover, combat climate change, and reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
The panel discussions were aimed at promoting Science Technology Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) in Energy where students and youth were urged to take up careers on STEM so as to grow the digital economy and tap into available career opportunities. [...]
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October 9, 2025Dr. William Samoei Ruto, C.G.H., met with the leadership of the water sector at State House, Nairobi on 8th October, 2025
The President reiterated the need for transformation in the sector which is key in the achievement of the Bottom-Up Economic Transformation Agenda (BETA). He noted that water is a central pillar of BETA, an enabler of the economic growth through agricultural revitalization that will be achieved through irrigation.
Dr. Ruto said the construction of 40 to 45 mega dams over the next decade aims to increase water access for domestic and agricultural irrigation to ensure food security.
Other areas of discussion centered on innovative financing approaches, particularly using a Public-Private Partnership (PPP) framework in the implementation of the water projects. The President added that there was need to expand land under irrigation from two million and three million acres to boost agricultural production and reduce dependency on rain-fed agriculture.
Dr. Ruto emphasized the major role of good governance and efficiency in the management of the water sector for improved service delivery.
The meeting brought together Chairpersons of the Board and Chief Executive Officers of the water agencies, officials from the Ministry of Water, Sanitation, and Irrigation leadership led by the Cabinet Secretary Eng. Eric Mugaa. Also present was the Irrigation Principal Secretary CPA Ephantus Kimotho.
President meets the water sector leadership [...]
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September 29, 2025The National Water Harvesting & Storage Authority team participated in the Transparency International Kenya Integrity Walkathon 2025. Participants gathered at Uhuru Park Freedom Corner on Saturday, 27th September at 8:00 a.m. Flagged off by the Executive Director of Transparency International, Ms. Sheila Masinde, the walkathon made significant city stops, where each stop played a significant role in their mandate in ending corruption and bringing the corrupt to account.
The walkathon had the following stops, and their significance:
Freedom Corner in Uhuru Park signified the importance of the Kenyan peoples’ right to freedom and their sovereign right of the people to hold their leaders to account.
Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) – signifies the centre that combats and prevents corruption, economic crime, and unethical conduct in Kenya through law enforcement, prevention, public education, promotion of standards and practices of integrity, ethics and anti-corruption.
CITAM – The church advances a moral framework for thwarting corruption, cultivating a culture of justice, and motivating leaders to leave a legacy of moral behaviour that is consistent with their personal beliefs and their civic duty.
Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (ODPP) – acts as the criminal justice system’s crucial checkpoint, protecting the rule of law, providing victims with justice, and holding offenders accountable for crimes like corruption.
Parliament – Members of Parliament when performing tasks, should uphold the greatest standards of accountability, openness, and integrity.
The initiative brought together representatives from government agencies, private sector players, civil society organizations, and the public, all walking in solidarity to reaffirm their commitment to integrity. The walkathon seeked to champion transparency, accountability, and good governance. By participating in this walkathon, NWHSA proved its dedication to accountability and openness in all aspects of our business, preserving Kenyans’ faith in the services we offer.
The walkathon coincided with the International Day for Universal Access to Information (IDUAI), a day set aside globally to highlight the right of citizens to access information. Article 35 of the Constitution of Kenya establishes every citizen’s right to access information held by the State or by another person if it is necessary to exercise or protect another right or freedom.
Access to Information is important at NWHSA because it allows citizens to hold us responsible, encourages democratic engagement, permits sustainable development, and builds confidence and transparency by reducing corruption and poor management within the Authority.
Integrity walk team [...]
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