About WRA
Water Resources Authority (WRA) is a state corporation established under Section 11 of the Water Act, 2016. it is mandated through delegated Authority on behalf of the National government to safeguard the right to clean water by ensuring that there is proper regulation of the management and use of water resources, in order to ensure sufficient water for everyone- now and in the future.However, the Authority has been in existence for 20 years following its establishment under the Water Act, 2002 as Water Resources Management Authority (WRMA).
Our approach as an organization in safe guarding the resource is entrenched in the Country’s Big 4 development agenda, Vision 2030 strategic objective on water and sanitation and the SDG 6 all these agenda’s and objectives aim to increase water resources availability for multipurpose use but also improve the quality and sustainability of water resources.
Functions of the Authority
The Authority is vested with various functions and powers as provided under Sections 12 and 13 of the Water Act, 2016. These are as follows:
- Formulate and enforce standards, procedures and Regulations for the management and use of water resources and flood mitigation
- Regulate the management and use of water resources
- Enforce Regulations made under this Act
- Receive water permit applications for water abstraction, water use and recharge and determine, issue, vary water permits; and enforce the conditions of those permits
- Collect water permit fees and water use charges
- Determine and set permit and water use fees
- Provide information and advice to the Cabinet Secretary for formulation of policy on national water resource management, water storage and flood control strategies
- Coordinate with other regional, national and international bodies for the better regulation of the management and use of water resources
- Advise the Cabinet Secretary generally on the management and use of water resources
Our Vision
Safeguarding water resources for all
Our Mission
To sustainably regulate the management and use of water resources for posterity
Our Slogan
Securing water resources, safeguarding our future!
Core Values
- Equity
- Reliable
- Transparency & Accountability
- Sustainability
- Professionalism
- Innovation & Collaboration
Quality Policy Statement
We are committed to regulating the management and the use of water resources effectively and efficiently to ensure sustainable allocation of the available water resources for national development.
Rallying Call
Securing Water Resources, Safeguarding Our Future