This report is a comprehensive overview of Kenya's water sector, based primarily on literature. The National Water Sector Policy has as its objective piped potable water for the entire population by the year 2000.
| Title | Kenya water sector : position paper |
| Publication Type | Miscellaneous |
| Year of Publication | 1992 |
| Authors | Katko, T, Hukka, J, Seppala, O |
| Pagination | 94 p.: 13 fig., 47 tab. |
| Date Published | 1992-01-01 |
| Publisher | Tampere University of Technology, Institute of Water and Environmental Engineeri |
| Place Published | Tampere, Finland |
| Keywords | cost recovery, evaluation, financing, funding agencies, institutional framework, investment, kenya, maintenance, operation, planning, policies, recommendations, sanitation, water resources, water supply |
| Abstract | This report is a comprehensive overview of Kenya's water sector, based primarily on literature. The National Water Sector Policy has as its objective piped potable water for the entire population by the year 2000. To meet this goal, the average annual increase in development expenditures should be 44 per cent. An accurate estimate of Kenya's water resources is needed. There are 4710 square kilometers of freshwater lake surface area, but water balances have not been determined. Groundwater resources show salinity and excess fluoride in areas. The responsibilities for water and sanitation facilities differ by municipality; some act independently and some are partially aided by the Ministry of Water Development. Several NGO's have financed self-help water projects. Harambee self-help projects are initiated, planned, implemented and maintained by the local community. Cost recovery will be an essential element in the water supply programmes, based on a tariff structure. Women are often holding key positions in the water committees or managing organizations for water projects. It is recommended that development aid include a recurrent expenditures budget equal to approximately 10 - 15 per cent of the original project costs to prevent deterioration of the system due to lack of money for maintenance. |
| Notes | 44 ref. |
| Custom 1 | 824 |
