Water Stories
Forest ecosystems such as the Congo Basin, the Guinean forests and Africa’s dryland forests are disappearing rapidly.
As Marsabit breaks ground and Turkana advances construction, the Horn of Africa Groundwater for Resilience Project is emerging as a cornerstone of hop...
Declining freshwater reserves are not only reshaping ecosystems but also undermining employment, particularly in countries heavily reliant on agricult...
This is after a probe by the EACC) established that Balamu had forged the academic document, purporting it to be a genuine certificate issued by KNEC.
After last year’s devastating floods left families stranded on rooftops, Nairobi and Kiambu are now rushing to clear blocked drainages and expand stor...
Led by community representative Mahat Mohamed, the residents said the existing infrastructure, two boreholes and one elevated tank, can no longer sust...
The new upgrades will help stabilize water pressure, improve flow across the network, and curb losses caused by illegal connections and leaks.
CWWDA Chairman, Dr Daniel Mwaringa, said the disruption in water supply to Kilifi and other counties was a result of the suspension of services to cou...
He revealed that the connected areas have not recorded any cholera cases over the past two years, which he attributed to better waste management and h...
She urged the police to intensify surveillance and arrest those involved in damaging public assets, emphasising that such acts not only waste public r...
Ruto said the initiative will include streetlight installations, river cleanups and wider collaboration with local businesses to restore the city’s di...
The Kenya Red Cross confirmed that 19 passengers were rescued safely, while search and rescue operations continue to locate the three individuals who...
The eight-acre site, originally set aside for educational and community use, is now at risk of being converted into high-end residences.
The key point is that the powders are engineered or specifically made to grab onto plastics so that microplastics naturally cling to them in water.
IEK highlighted the case of former Central Rift Valley Water Agency CEO Samuel Oruma, who was reportedly removed from his position and sent on compuls...
When it rains in Eastleigh, stormwater from the Pumwani area flows through these sewer lines. Once it reaches the blocked sections, the water overflow...
The company explained that despite multiple reminders and notices, a large number of accounts remain unsettled.
James Ikeny Loyelei (Kanamkemer MCA), the Water, Sanitation, Environment, and Climate Change Committee chair, emphasised the need to strengthen water...
The shutdown will begin on Friday, October 3, 2025, at 6:00 am and end on Saturday, October 4, 2025, at 8:00 am.
GAWASCO stated it is closely working with the contractor and the Kenya National Highways Authority (KeNHA) to resolve the issue.
Nahashon Muguna's exit closes a chapter of years of service at the helm of the utility provider, where he oversaw water and sewerage operations across...
Researchers at Liverpool John Moores University found that people who regularly drank less than 1.5 litres of fluid a day—roughly seven cups of tea—ha...
He emphasised that the slaughter violated Islamic values and Kenyan conservation laws, both of which advocate compassion and the protection of all liv...
The four-day event, running from September 25-28, will precede the official United Nations World Tourism Day commemorations on September 27, which wil...
According to the county water department, the tool is designed to simplify and centralise water data, enhancing planning, monitoring, and decision-mak...
The online system provides the 'Equitable Water Distribution Schedule', allowing users to log into Nairobi Water’s website and see exactly when their...
The worst-hit areas include Kihoto, Karagita Landing Beach, and North Lake, where floodwaters have carried raw sewage, industrial waste, and fertilise...
Nairobi City Water and Sanitation Company recorded the highest loss at Sh8.57 billion, followed by Mombasa Water and Sanitation Company at Sh1.04 bill...
Higher electricity output from the dam could expand rural internet access in Ethiopia and, if Ethiopia, Sudan, and Egypt cooperate, also aid flood con...
Funded through government bonds, public donations, and Chinese loans, the dam is Africa’s largest hydroelectric project and a symbol of national pride...
