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Kenyan Water Expert Takes Global Leadership Role on Water Loss

adminSeptember 17, 2026September 17, 2026

by adminSeptember 17, 2026September 17, 202608

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

Kenya Loses Nearly Half of Its Treated Water as Non-Revenue Water Rises to 48%

adminJuly 20, 2026July 20, 2026

by adminJuly 20, 2026July 20, 2026029

Kenya’s water sector is facing mounting financial and operational challenges after the country’s Non-Revenue Water (NRW) level climbed to 48%, meaning almost one out of

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Pecém Thermoelectric Power Station Water Reuse: EDP Brasil’s Drought Solution

adminJuly 14, 2025July 14, 2025

by adminJuly 14, 2025July 14, 2025065

In Brazil’s semi-arid northeast, water scarcity is becoming an increasingly serious challenge. That’s why EDP Brasil has made the Pecém Thermoelectric Power Station water reuse

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Kenya Marks World Water Day with Urgent Call for Water Conservation and Climate Action

adminMarch 24, 2025March 26, 2025

by adminMarch 24, 2025March 26, 20250118

World Water Day Kenya 2025 was commemorated in Laikipia County with a strong call for collective efforts to conserve water sources, as scarcity continues to

Nakuru County Expands Water Access with Climate-Smart Projects

adminMarch 18, 2025March 18, 2025

by adminMarch 18, 2025March 18, 20250126

Nakuru County has launched several initiatives to address widespread water shortages and improve access to clean water for numerous communities. Dr. Nelson Maara, the County

Tackling Kenya’s Water Loss: Innovative Solutions in Pipe Technology

adminMarch 11, 2025March 11, 2025

by adminMarch 11, 2025March 11, 20250112

The 2024 Water Services Regulatory Board (WASREB) report highlights that Kenya’s national non-revenue water (NRW) rate stands at 43%. This alarming figure poses a major

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Boosting water conservation to combat climate change impact

adminJuly 25, 2024December 3, 2024

by adminJuly 25, 2024December 3, 20240132

Kenya has significantly increased its investment in water conservation to help communities address the worsening impacts of climate change, a government official announced on Wednesday.

Water Conservation

High shower pressure can help people save water, study suggests

adminMarch 18, 2024March 18, 2024

by adminMarch 18, 2024March 18, 20240155

Replacing a feeble trickle with a powerful surge in the shower might appear like an environmentally indulgent choice, but researchers suggest it could actually lead

EAC to roll out unified water quality policy

adminFebruary 13, 2024February 13, 2024

by adminFebruary 13, 2024February 13, 20240162

The East Africa Community (EAC) Member States are poised to adopt a unified policy on water quality, with the aim of protecting Lake Victoria and

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Pre-El Nino preparations: Water tanks provided to 30 Siaya households

adminOctober 13, 2023October 13, 2023

by adminOctober 13, 2023October 13, 20230204

The region of Rarieda, located in Siaya County, is typically arid, characterized by extended dry periods and brief rainy seasons. Local residents have relied on