1. Integrity
Integrity in water and Water Resources Management (WRM) sectors ensures transparency, accountability, and ethical conduct, promoting efficient, equitable, and sustainable water use. It builds trust through clear regulations, transparent decision-making, and anti-corruption measures.
Policies, Laws, Regulations, and Guidelines
- Policies: National Water Policy 2021, Kajiado and Kiambu Water Policies, county policy development guide
- Laws: Water Act 2002 & 2016, CSO position paper, citizen versions
- Regulations: Water services, resources, and harvesting & storage
- Guidelines: To be specified
Integrity Tools
- • Integrity Management Toolbox
- • Water Stewardship Integrity Framework
- • Integrity Quality & Compliance
- • Water Integrity Scan
2. Accountability
Accountability in water and WRM sectors ensures stakeholders are answerable for their actions, promoting transparency, compliance, and equitable access to water resources for sustainable management.
Policies, Laws, Regulations, and Guidelines
- Policies: To be specified
- Laws: To be specified
- Regulations: To be specified
- Guidelines: To be specified
Accountability Tools
- • Election Promises Monitoring Framework (RSR)
- • Kenya National Human Rights Commission Framework for monitoring the right to water and sanitation (adopted for SDG 6)
Sector Reporting
- • SWA Commitments
- • Contributions to Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
- • Citizen Score Cards
- • CSO Performance Report (The Voice)
- • Customer Satisfaction Surveys (NAWASCO & HOMAWASCO)
- • Annual Sector CSO Reports (from Members and Sector partners)
3. Participation
Participation in water governance ensures that all stakeholders, including communities, civil society, private sector, and government, are actively involved in decision-making processes related to water resource management.
Stakeholder Engagement Mechanisms
- • Community Water Committees
- • Water Resource Users Associations (WRUAs)
- • Public participation in water policy development
- • Multi-stakeholder platforms and forums
4. Transparency
Transparency in water governance involves open access to information, clear communication of decisions, and public disclosure of water-related data and processes to build trust and enable informed participation.
Information Access and Disclosure
- • Water quality monitoring data publication
- • Budget allocation and expenditure reports
- • Water services performance indicators
- • Public access to information mechanisms
Moving Forward
KEWASNET continues to advocate for strengthened governance frameworks that promote integrity, accountability, participation, and transparency in Kenya's water sector. Through collaborative efforts with government, civil society, and development partners, we work towards ensuring sustainable and equitable water resource management for all.