Congo Basin Water Resources Research Center Stories

DRC’s plan for the world’s largest tropical forest reserve would be good for the planet: can it succeed?
The Conversation  |  May 30, 2025

The conflict has already disrupted conservation in the protected areas in North and South Kivu (Kahuzi-Biega National Park, Virunga National Park).

High court orders Nairobi Water MD Nahashon Muguna to vacate office in five days
Joseph Ndunda  |  May 22, 2025

Eng Muguna's contract as the MD is expiring on May 27, the same date he turns 60, but the NCWSC Board had extended his term in office to May 26, 2028.

Water Ministry on the spot over Sh1 billion in stalled projects
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  May 22, 2025

MPs have accused the ministry of approving huge sums for boreholes, irrigation works, and sanitation facilities that either do not exist or remain inc...

Water scarcity now a threat to global peace, UNESCO warns
Rachael Mutabasi  |  May 18, 2025

Álvaro Lario, President of the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) and Chair of UN-Water, emphasised that water is not only central...

Where did the money go? Senators demand full breakdown of Sh1.6 billion Dandora waste project
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  May 15, 2025

Eng. Kitheko Mutonga confirmed that the project involved building seven sewage ponds of 20,000 cubic metres capacity, valued at Sh1 billion, and a per...

Eastleigh mosque sounds alarm over raw sewage discharge on Second Avenue
Abdirahman Khalif  |  May 11, 2025

The community is now urging the Nairobi Water and Sewerage Company and the Nairobi City County Government to take immediate steps to stop the discharg...

Private sector dominates Kenya’s borehole drilling as state spending dips
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  May 10, 2025

KNBS data shows private firms drilled over 90 per cent of Kenya’s new boreholes in 2024–25, even as public funding for rural water supply faces steep...

At least 13,500 families to receive compensation after Mau Forest evictions
Lucy Mumbi  |  May 07, 2025

Ruto directed Interior Principal Secretary Raymond Omollo to coordinate with the County Deputy County Commissioners and local leaders to identify the...

Experts debunk lemon water fat loss myth, urge focus on real health habits
Margaret Wanjiru  |  Apr 25, 2025

The myth likely persists because people notice they feel lighter or less bloated after drinking warm lemon water for a while.

Why Kinshasa keeps flooding and why it's not just about the rain
The Conversation  |  Apr 18, 2025

Local rains combined with runoff from torrential rains coming from neighbouring Congo Central Province quickly overwhelmed the city’s small urban trib...

Hidden threat in the pipes: Fluoride in Nairobi water endangers children’s health
Margaret Wanjiru  |  Apr 13, 2025

The problem, often invisible to the untrained eye, is becoming more prominent as residents start noticing unusual dental issues among their young ones...

Improved water and farming support from Red Cross brings joy to Kilifi residents
Farhiya Hussein  |  Apr 13, 2025

At the heart of the project is a high-capacity borehole that yields up to 33,000 litres of water per hour, supplying two separate water points—one for...

Leakages and inadequate tracking cause water firms in 15 counties to lose Sh10.5 billion
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Apr 09, 2025

Non-revenue water, mainly due to illegal connections and system leakages, has raised concern over the management of the water companies.

Sh96.95 million spent on boreholes that failed to produce water, audit shows
Lucy Mumbi  |  Apr 02, 2025

Sh49.7 million was allocated to projects that have been delayed and Sh47.2 million spent on non-productive boreholes.

Illegal water users in Nairobi given until April 30 to regularise their supply
Lucy Mumbi  |  Apr 01, 2025

The operation is aimed at eliminating unauthorised water access in Nairobi and its environs to ensure fair distribution and maintain water quality.

Water Resources Authority issues flooding advisory as rivers swell
Mary Wambui  |  Mar 27, 2025

The advisory warns that while most river basins are flowing at normal levels, some are approaching the flood alarm stage.

Is your watermelon safe? The chemicals you didn’t know you were consuming
Margaret Wanjiru  |  Mar 23, 2025

While these chemicals ensure watermelons look perfect and remain viable for sale, concerns have been raised about their impact on health and the envir...

World Water Day: Families' daily struggle for clean water as waterborne diseases surge
Charity Kilei  |  Mar 22, 2025

The deterioration of water treatment programs has left countless people with no choice but to consume untreated water, exposing them to a higher risk...

Residents of Handanki in Wajir appeal for food and water as dry spell intensifies
Issa Hussein  |  Feb 23, 2025

According to the latest forecast by IGAD Climate Prediction and Application Center, Kenya will experience below-average rainfall during the March to M...

Five KUSCCO officials charged with theft of Sh83 million released on bail
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Feb 18, 2025

The five officials were arrested last Thursday in connection with a major financial scandal at KUSCCO, a key institution for savings and credit cooper...

At least 4.4 million people in Somalia face starvation as drought worsens
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Feb 12, 2025

The crisis is already forcing families to leave their homes in search of food, water, and medical aid, raising concerns about displacement and worseni...

State wants police to probe KUSCCO as report shows financial statements signed by dead auditor
Charles Adinda  |  Feb 12, 2025

The forensic audit conducted by PricewaterhouseCoopers highlighted non-performing loans and large-scale theft that have left the institution on the br...

Former KWTA staff to be redeployed following agency's dissolution—Duale
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jan 23, 2025

KWTA disbanded its board and reassigned its chairperson and directors to other government positions as part of the dissolution process.

Turkana County intensifies bid to end open defecation by 2030 as more public health promoters trained
Issa Hussein  |  Jan 23, 2025

The project targets to certify 75 villages in Turkana South, including Aroro Sub-County, and 134 villages including Lokichoggio in Turkana West.

State requires Sh995bn to ensure nationwide access to water
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jan 16, 2025

The Ministry's plan includes conducting comprehensive aquifer mapping to identify viable water sources, aiming to tackle the country's water scarcity...

Nairobi's Jogoo, Kipande roads among those closed temporarily to fix drainage, potholes
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jan 02, 2025

Nairobi has been grappling with deteriorating road conditions characterised by potholes and inadequate drainage systems.

Mombasa residents flock Mama Ngina Waterfront, other venues to welcome 2025
Farhiya Hussein  |  Jan 01, 2025

The New Year celebrations reaffirmed Mombasa’s position as a premier holiday destination.

Kenya Water Towers Agency disbanded after expiry of legal framework
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Dec 14, 2024

The decision to dissolve KWTA is part of the government's broader effort to rationalise state corporations and eliminate overlapping functions.

Mombasa to host 6th edition of Firi Cultural Festival over the weekend
Farhiya Hussein  |  Dec 13, 2024

The festival’s unique focus on Somali-populated areas also aims to shift perceptions and celebrate positive stories from these regions.

Hygiene promotion campaign seeks to prevent cholera outbreak in Marsabit
Rachael Mutabasi  |  Dec 10, 2024

Food for the Hungry launched a comprehensive hygiene promotion campaign, reaching 1,976 households in the North Horr and Moyale sub-counties.

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