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Kenyan Water Expert Takes Global Leadership Role on Water Loss

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Grace Kuria joins IWA Water Loss Specialist Group Management Committee Kenyan water-sector professional Grace Kuria has secured an international leadership position after being elected to

Co-op Bank Opens New Financing Window for WASH Investments

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Financing initiative targets households, businesses and institutions investing in water and sanitation solutions Access to finance is emerging as an important enabler of Kenya’s efforts

Water Agency Board Strengthens Governance Through Audit

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Audit exercise highlights the growing role of oversight and accountability in Kenya’s water sector A water-sector agency is strengthening its governance framework through an audit

Kenya and Denmark Deepen Cooperation on Water Sector Capacity Building

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Partnership to strengthen technical skills, innovation and knowledge exchange in Kenya’s water sector Kenya is deepening its cooperation with Denmark in the water sector through

Kenya Braces for Above-Average October–December Rains

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by adminSeptember 17, 202608

Enhanced rainfall expected to boost water resources while raising flood and infrastructure risks Kenya is preparing for an enhanced October–December (OND) rainfall season, with forecasts

Marsabit and Turkana Receive KSh1.34 Billion to Strengthen Drought Resilience

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A KSh1.34 billion investment is set to strengthen drought resilience and improve the livelihoods of vulnerable communities in Marsabit and Turkana counties, two of Kenya’s

Engineering Students Help Deliver Clean Water to Rural Community in Kenya

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By Water East Africa Magazine A team of engineering students from Virginia Tech has successfully completed a clean water project that is transforming lives in

UN Urges Greater Investment in Water and Sanitation to Accelerate Sustainable Development

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By Water East Africa Magazine The United Nations has renewed its call for governments, development partners and the private sector to accelerate investments in safe

Canadian Charity Expands Borehole Programme to Bring Clean Water to Rural Kenya

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By Water East Africa Magazine A Canadian dentist is combining adventure, philanthropy and community development to improve access to safe water in rural Kenya. Dr.

Varun Beverages Enters Kenya’s Packaged Water Market Through US$32 Million Acquisition

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By Water East Africa Magazine India’s Varun Beverages Limited (VBL), one of PepsiCo’s largest bottling partners outside the United States, has expanded its footprint into