Water services in Kenya are often inadequate, unsafe and unsustainable. The arid and semi-arid and poor peri-urban areas are mostly vulnerable and are largely characterized by low water services provision and severe water scarcity, where the demand substantially surpasses its availability. Additionally, climate change is expected to significantly impact on water availability and therefore creating the needs of climate proof investments for improved water access in underserved areas in Kenya.
Objective of Study
A pre-feasibility study is underway to determine the technical, economic and social feasibility of water pans, solar and wind pumping systems for improved water services and climate proofed infrastructure.
Field data collection
Towards developing this study report, a field study took place between 28 th November and 17 th December 2016 in four counties (Baringo, Embu, Homabay and Isiolo), selected upon nationally representative sample taking to account the seven ecological zones in Kenya, peri-urban experiences in these counties and areas where the Water Services trust Fund (WSTF) have active interventions.
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