Let’s collaborate in water resource management, Bungoma Governor urges colleagues
There is urgent need for sustainable water management across all counties in the country, Bungoma Governor Ken Lusaka has said.
Rural areas are alarmingly underserved with only 53 per cent of Kenyans having access to water services, Mr Lusaka has revealed.
The Governor was speaking on November 6, in Kisumu during the Lake Region Economic Bloc (LREB) inaugural Partnerships for Water Security conference where he is the Vice Chairperson.
In his address, Mr Lusaka emphasised the bloc’s mission to create a water-secure environment that supports the over 17 million residents of the region.
He urged increased collaboration between counties to address shared water resources and advocated for innovative financing solutions, including county bonds and public-private partnerships, to boost investment in water infrastructure.
At the same time, he acknowledged USAID’s support and called upon stakeholders to leverage existing research networks to develop sustainable solutions.
He reaffirmed LREB’s commitment to water security as essential for environmental stewardship and regional prosperity.
The conference runs through November 7 and brings together governors, water sector partners, and local leaders to strategize on water conservation and improved service delivery within the bloc.
