About Program

The Kenya Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene (K-WASH) Program is a flagship initiative under NAWASIP that seeks to accelerate progress towards universal WASH coverage. The program is being implemented in 19 predominantly rural counties, including several that host large refugee populations. 

If fully implemented, K-WASH will provide safe water and sanitation access to all Kenyans, reduce urban–rural disparities, empower girls and vulnerable communities, and strengthen Water Service Providers financially and institutionally. The programs also aim to attract private sector investment, support climate resilience, and promote long-term sustainability of water resources.

Objectives 

• To increase sustainable access to improved water and sanitation services
• To eliminate open defecation, and strengthen the financial and operational performance of WSPs

Expected Outcomes

4 Million People including  refugees and host community members to benefit from: 

• Cleaner water, safer sanitation, healthier communities.
• Empowered counties and professionalized WSPs.
• Stronger institutions and resilient systems.

Implementation Status

• Counties: Developing CWSSIPs and executing rural WASH projects
• Water Service Providers: Preparing Performance Improvement Action Plans (PIAPs)
• National Agencies: Finalizing FY 2024 Water Sector Report and strengthening intergovernmental coordination