Shifting focus to household/community water projects from large dams
The Kenya Kwanza government promised to shift focus to household/community water projects from large dams.
Progress includes the initiation and completion of numerous borehole, water pan, and small-dam projects across various counties, often implemented in partnership with county governments. This approach emphasizes water harvesting and local infrastructure development to increase household access to water and support small-scale irrigation.
However, the government has also acknowledged significant delays and financial challenges in completing large-scale dam projects inherited from the previous administration, with Water Cabinet Secretary Eric Muuga revealing that none have been completed in 2025. The commitment to household projects is challenged by several factors, including insufficient funding, weak institutional capacity in rural areas, and the lingering need for sustainable, long-term solutions that large-scale infrastructure could provide.
