A powerful new alliance has emerged to sustainable water mangemennt and equity across Kenya. The Kenya National Association Of Water Resources Users Associations (KeNAWRUA), in partnerships with the Water Resources Authority (WRA), is leading a landmark collaboration bringing together Faith-Based Organisations (FBOs) and Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) in a shared commitment to protect and restore Kenya’s water resources.
This joint effort has engaged key faith institutions- The Presbyterian Church of East Africa (PCEA), Reformed Church of East Africa (RCEA), Pentecostal Outreach Ministries Church (POMC), Anglican Church of Kenya (ACK), Hindu Council of Kenya(HCK), and the Supreme Council of Kenya Muslims (SUPKEM)– alongside the civil society organisations Green Faith development Service Kenya andd Africa Water Ambassadors.
Together, KeNAWRUA and these partners hav e developed a Framework of Collaboration, a guiding document that formalizes their partnership and defines joint action on water injustices, community-based stewardship and faith-inspired advocacy for sustainable water governance.
Speaking during the unveiling, the paretners emphasized that access to clean and safe water is both a human right and a moral obligation.Thhrough collaboration, they aim to mobilize communities,influence water policies and amplify the moral for climate and water justice across Kenya.
This unprecendented partnership uniting faith,governace and grassroots action signals a new era for Kenya’s water sector. When faith and community leadership flow together,living water truly becomes a source of justice, peace and shared prosperity.