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As Kenyans continue to celebrate the ongoing customer service week, Water Resources Authority WRA has emerged as one of the best performing parastatals in Kenya.
This is thanks to the good leadership depicted by the CEO Mohammed Shurie.
So far the agency has managed to restore some of the most critical water catchment areas across the country.
Recently, gazetted Lamu wetland is one of the most important areas of our country.
Because of its commitment to Kenyans, the agency has also managed to gazette Mwache dam which is a catchment and protected area.
The authority is also working closely with about 21
Water Resource Users Association (WRUA).
The County and Community Engagement Division is key in water resource management, it is the core that engages Water Resource Users Association (WRUA) in implementing integrated water resource activities.
The Division is charged with the responsibility of translating water resources science to communities to implement water resources activities, climate change flood management and livelihood for sustainability.
It integrates and relates with hydrologists, engineers, geologists, water rights, water resources data specialist in undertaking water resources activity implementation by the WRUAs from project identification to sustainable management of completed projects.
At the same time the authority is urging Kenyans who have expired water permits to renew immediately.
The authority was also very keen issuing advisory to kenyans to move to higher grounds during the last rains
Recently, Shurie, was recognized as the top-performing CEO in Kenya, according to a poll conducted by Microtrak Africa.
Since assuming office, Shurie has been dedicated to ensuring the sustainable management, use, and conservation of the country’s water resources.
His efforts have garnered widespread praise from the public, particularly for his role in issuing water permits for agricultural, industrial, and domestic purposes.
Following the release of the report, Kenyans commended Shurie for his leadership in monitoring water bodies and assessing the availability, quality, and quantity of water resources across the nation. He has also been instrumental in protecting water catchment areas, preventing degradation, and promoting sustainable water use.
Joshua Gathuru, a resident of Mihango Ward in Nairobi, expressed his appreciation, saying, “I want to congratulate Mr. Shurie for his commitment to service delivery. WARMA has continuously ensured that water resources are accessible to all Kenyans, while safeguarding water catchment areas.”
The survey, conducted by research firm Microtrak Africa, was carried out across all counties in Kenya, with over 2,000 respondents aged 18 and above participating.
Throughout his tenure, Shurie has prioritized public education and the protection of water catchments, emphasizing the importance of sustainable water management for the country’s future.
Water Resources Authority (WRA) is a state corporation established under Section 11 of the Water Act, 2016.
It is mandated through delegated Authority on behalf of the National government to safeguard the right to clean water by ensuring that there is proper regulation of the management and use of water resources, in order to ensure sufficient water for everyone- now and in the future.However, the Authority has been in existence for 12 years following its establishment under the Water Act, 2002 as Water Resources Management Authority (WRMA).
