Athi Water Works Showcases Water and Sanitation Innovations at Africa Public Service Day 2026

The Athi Water Works Development Agency (AWWDA) actively participated in the Africa Public Service Day celebrations held on Monday, June 22, 2026 at the Kenyatta International Convention Centre in Nairobi. The agency used the platform to display its ongoing work in water supply and sanitation services.

The event operated under the theme “Enhancing Public Sector Institutions and Empowering Multi-Stakeholder Partnerships to Achieve Universal Water Availability and Safe Sanitation by 2063.” Its tagline was “Sustaining Life, Transforming Service.” AWWDA joined other public institutions to demonstrate innovations that improve service delivery.

AWWDA Chief Executive Officer Eng. Joseph Kamau served as a panelist during a high-level symposium. He discussed the Nairobi River Regeneration Programme and the agency’s interventions to reduce pollution through modern sewerage infrastructure and key sanitation projects. He also stressed the need for strong partnerships, effective operation and maintenance, and stakeholder collaboration for long-term sustainability.

At the agency’s exhibition booth, visitors viewed flagship projects that are expanding access to clean water, improving sanitation, and restoring the environment. These initiatives target millions of residents in Nairobi, Kiambu, Murang’a and surrounding areas. The displays aligned with national priorities, the Bottom-Up Economic Transformation Agenda, the East African Community Vision 2050 and Africa’s Agenda 2063.

AWWDA continues to focus on climate-resilient infrastructure. Its projects address the growing demand for water in the Nairobi metropolitan region, where rapid urbanisation has created significant supply gaps. The agency has delivered bulk water through systems such as the Northern Collector Tunnel and Karimenu Dam, helping ease chronic shortages in many areas.

Efforts also extend to sewerage network expansion. Hundreds of thousands of households have gained access to improved sanitation, reducing environmental pollution and public health risks. These developments support both urban and peri-urban communities facing pressure from population growth.

The participation at Africa Public Service Day underscores AWWDA’s commitment to transparency and collaboration. By showcasing real projects, the agency demonstrates how public institutions can deliver tangible improvements in water and sanitation services.

Looking ahead, AWWDA plans further large-scale interventions including new dams, transmission pipelines and treatment plants. These projects aim to close the supply-demand gap and ensure reliable services for future generations.

The agency’s work remains critical as Kenya strives to meet universal access targets. Strong multi-stakeholder partnerships, as highlighted during the event, will play a key role in achieving sustainable water and sanitation goals across the region.