Official Launch of KeNAWRUA

🎉 About the Event

KeNAWRUA will officially mark its national launch this August 2025—a significant milestone in our mission to strengthen grassroots water governance in Kenya. This event will formally introduce KeNAWRUA as a fully structured, policy-driven, and people-focused national civil society organization that represents over 756 WRUAs across the country. The launch will bring together stakeholders from government, water agencies, development partners, community leaders, civil society organizations, and the media to witness this important step in water sector transformation.

📝 Key Highlights of the Launch

As part of the launch, KeNAWRUA will unveil key institutional policies that reflect our commitment to transparency, accountability, and human rights in all our operations:

Human Resources Policy
– Designed to ensure fairness, professionalism, and capacity development in staffing and management.

Anti-Corruption & Whistleblowing Policy
– A bold commitment to integrity and accountability, empowering staff and stakeholders to report misconduct without fear.

Gender & Child Protection Policy
– Demonstrates our dedication to inclusion, equality, and the safeguarding of all individuals—especially women and children—in our programs and engagements.

🎯 Objectives of the Event

• Officially launch KeNAWRUA at the national level
• Present and endorse internal governance and compliance frameworks
• Foster partnerships and stakeholder collaboration
• Reinforce the organization’s commitment to ethical leadership and inclusive governance
• Increase public awareness of KeNAWRUA’s role and mission in water resource management

👥 Who Should Attend?

• National and County Government Officials
• Water Resources Authority (WRA) Representatives
• WRUA Leaders from across Kenya
• Civil Society and Community-Based Organizations
• Development Partners, Donors & NGOs
• Media and Environmental Advocates

📣 Why It Matters

This launch represents a new era for community water management in Kenya. With formal policies in place and a national platform for coordination, KeNAWRUA will be better positioned to advocate, mobilize, and lead sustainable water solutions at scale.