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July 14 2020

Water Resources Authority Conservation Efforts towards Protecting Ondiri Swamp

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The Water Resources Authority Chairman Hon. Joe Mutambu accompanied by WRA CEO Mr. Mohamed Shurie visited Ondiri Swamp in Kikuyu, Kiambu County with the purpose of planting 7000 trees along its banks. While addressing members of the public Hon Joe Mutambu emphasized on the importance of Ondiri Swamp to the surrounding Kikuyu area, Nairobi River as well as Mwache dam- acting as a ground water recharge area, water purifier and a habitat for flora and fauna. However, increased encroachment by farmers on the periphery of the swamp, illegal water abstraction, effluent discharge from Kikuyu Town and harvesting green grass within it for fodder has exacerbated the conservation efforts. The Chairman noted that most of the aquifers around Nairobi are drying up highlighting the importance of Ondiri Swamp as a key source of Nairobi River. This, he said, necessitated the need to protect the resource to ensure Nairobi County residents have access to adequate ground water. Hon. Joe Mutambu reiterated that those found encroaching on the swamp would face the full force of the law. On his part, Mr Shurie said there were plans in motion to have the swamp fenced, to ensure its survival. “There have been efforts to protect and conserve the Kikuyu Springs Groundwater Conservation Area which the Ondiri Swamp is a part of through The Water Resources Authority. The ultimate goal is to fence the 3.3km2 and gazette the Groundwater Conservation Area to ensure that management guidelines for the health of the whole recharge area are observed.” Said Mr. Mohamed Shurie. WRA has set aside Ksh5 million in the current financial year to fence 3.3km2 that the Ondiri Swamp sits on. The Authority plans to engage the Local community through the Onkaru Water Resources Users Association (WRUA) to undertake the fencing project.
January 24 2020

WRA LOGO COMPETITION 2020

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Water Resources Authority (WRA) invites creative Kenyan graphic designers to design a new logo for the Authority. This exercise will be conducted as an open competition to all Kenyans. The need for a new logo arises as WRA transitions from Water Resources Management Authority (WRMA) under the Water Act 2016. 

This competition commences on 24th January 2020 and closes on 6th February 2020, when all submissions are required at the Authority’s Headquarters by noon. Click the button below to download the Terms of Reference for this Tender. All the best to the participants. 

 

WRA LOGO COMPETITION TOR
November 21 2019

WRA Draft Strategic Plan 2018-22

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The Authority is pleased to present the draft Strategic Plan 2018-2022 ahead of the Stakeholders meeting scheduled to take place on 27th November 2019 at the Radisson Blu Hotel, Upper Hill, Nairobi. Visit this link to view and dowload a copy of the draft.

June 20 2019

Public Notice June 2019

News Desk General

This is a public Notice Advert Published on The Standard Newspaper of Thursday 20th June 2019. This is to notify the public that WRA has received applications for Water Permits of Class C & D in accordance to the Water Act 2016. The public is therefore invited to submit written comments and/or objections to any WRA office, with copies to the local Water Resource Users Association (WRUA) within 30 days of this notice. Download a PDF copy of the notice here.

October 23 2018

Public Notice on Lake Naivasha Catchment Area Protection

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This is a Public Notice published in the Standard Newpaper dated October 23rd 2018. This is to notify the public of the extension of the date for public consultation on Draft Lake Naivasha Catchment Area Protection Order 2018, Management Guidelines and Conservation Plan.

Chamwada Report
September 3 2018

WRA Defines the Riparian

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Chamwada Report

In August 2018 WRA was featured in the Chamwada Report to define the Riparian. The interview featured the Nairobi Sub-region Assistant Technical Coordination Manager (ATCM) Mr. John Munyau. Follow this link to watch the documentary courtesy of Chams Media and KTN News.

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May 18 2018

Statement by the Cabinet Secretary

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WRA NEWS Statement by the Cabinet Secretary

First and foremost, I wish to take this opportunity to pass my sincere condolences to the families of those who lost their lives and property in this disaster. As a Ministry, we are deeply disturbed by this disaster and have joined other Government Ministries and Agencies to put in place measures to help the affected families to cope with the effects of the disaster.

  • Conduct feasibility studies and submit project designs prepared by registered professionals in accordance with acceptable Dam Construction and Operation Standards.
  • An Environmental and Social Impact Assessment Licence issued by NEMA.
  • A permit issued by the Water Resources Authority based on acceptable designs and adequate site investigations.
  • Construction of the works should be undertaken by dam contractors registered by My Ministry and supervised by Water Resources Authority.

In the case of Patel Dam, it is observed that the dam owner who is also the dam operator was in breach of the law and did not adhere to any of these requirements. We further note that the other dams on his farm are also illegal. It is unfortunate that this incident has occurred when the Water Resources Authority has been pursuing the owner to ensure compliance. The Ministry will assist the law enforcement agencies in their investigations of this unfortunate event.

I wish to assure the Country that My Ministry has a technical team in place that ensures compliance with dam safety measures throughout the country. The technical team will continue to undertake comprehensive assessment of all existing dams and necessary measures to ensure safety of all dams. Further, My Ministry will constitute a National Multi-Sectoral Taskforce to undertake an extensive audit of all dams across the country in order to avert any future losses emanating from such catastrophes.

Due to the on-going rains, I wish to call upon members of the public to be vigilant and provide timely reports on suspected illegal dams that may threaten their lives and property to the Ministry of Water and Sanitation at our various regional and sub-regional offices across the country. The Water Resources Authority may also be reached through a 24 hour emergency phone line 0700 056472.

I hereby direct that all the other dams at Patel’s Farm be drained with immediate effect in order to avert any likelihood of a similar occurrence of disaster in the area.

I wish to assure Kenyans that my Ministry will demolish any water works that have been constructed in contravention of the Law and owners of unpermitted dams will be prosecuted and they are hereby put on notice of our intention to immediately implement all enforcement mechanisms provided for in law.

ASANTENI NA POLENI.

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Latest WRA News

  • Water Resources Authority Conservation Efforts towards Protecting Ondiri Swamp
  • WRA LOGO COMPETITION 2020
  • WRA Draft Strategic Plan 2018-22
  • Public Notice June 2019
  • Public Notice on Lake Naivasha Catchment Area Protection

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