KeNAWRUA Unites Over 756 WRUAs – Making It One of Africa’s Largest Grassroots Water Movements

Since its formation, KeNAWRUA has grown into a national network of over 756 WRUAs—community associations legally recognized to manage local water resources.

This network spans all 47 counties, from the hills of Taita Taveta to the shores of Lake Victoria. It includes pastoralists, farmers, youth groups, women’s collectives, and Indigenous communities—all united by a common mission: to protect water as a shared public good.

Through our network, KeNAWRUA:

• Hosts WRUA Leaders Forums across the country

• Trains WRUAs on the Water Act, gender-inclusive governance, and climate adaptation

• Represents community voices in national water policy platforms

What makes this network powerful is not just its size—but its authenticity. These are real people solving real problems with real solutions. And when they come together, they create a national force for water justice.

“KeNAWRUA has given us a seat at the table. Now we speak for our rivers, and people listen.” — John Kiptoo, WRUA Coordinator, Uasin Gishu