A training was conducted for 10 Mwache WRUAs. This was a mandatory requirement by Kenya Water Security & Climate Resilience Project (KWSCRP) before WRUAs are funded by the project.

There were 24 WRUAs that had been developed and established within Mwache Catchment, aiming at soil conservation, sediment load control and improving community’s livelihoods within the entire catchment. After a field and physiographic survey, 10 WRUAs were prioritized for funding to implement catchment conservation (Sustainable Land Management) and livelihood enhancement activities. WRUAs undertaking the Mandatory training were, Mulunguni, Chigulu-Ngeyeni, Mwadudua-Vigurungani, Upper-Mwache, Mwachiga, Marenje Mulunguni, Mazola-Mienzeni, Nyongoni, Gude-Dambale and Mwang’ombe-Ngoni.

The main objective was to equip WRUA officials with adequate knowledge on good governance, procurement, financial, general record keeping, local soil and water conservation techniques and project management in preparation for implementation once the sub-grants had been disbursed to WRUAs.

Additionally the WRUAs were to prepare reports,draft funds request letter and enhanced project management skills for the WRUA/CBO officials

The 10 No. WRUAs were clustered in three groups to undertake the training for 3 days each, which began on 18th to 27th April 2024.