RESEARCH PROJECTS

Kenya Water Institute

Here, you get the opportunity to explore our ongoing and completed projects that
address critical water management challenges, contribute to sustainable
development, and advance knowledge through applied research. Each project
reflects our commitment to evidence-based solutions and impactful collaboration
with communities, industry, and policy stakeholders

Our Projects

Transforming water and sanitation services across Kenya through innovation, capacity building, and sustainable development

Ongoing

IMPROVING PUBLIC HEALTH AND ENHANCING TECHNICAL SKILLS OF YOUTH IN KENYA THROUGH SANITATION TECHNOLOGY TRANSFER PROJECT

  • Project Description

KEWI through the Ministry of Water Sanitation and Irrigation (MWSI) was funded for the project ‘Improving public health and enhancing technical skills of youth in Kenya through sanitation technology transfer project’ by African Development Bank (AfDB) after a successful submission of the proposal.

  • Objective

The main objective of the project is to improve sanitation services and promote water saving technologies in peri-urban and rural areas of Kenya at community, school and household level. This was done through enhancing technical skills of youth and women with an aim to create job opportunities.

  • Outcome

The project impacted on the communities through increased uptake of new sanitation technologies and on health and hygiene, women and youth equipped to roll out sanitation technologies as entrepreneurs and manual septage emptiers equipped with knowledge of the Green Toilet System (GTS) in readiness for technology upscaling.

Upcoming

NATIONAL URBAN WATER SUPPLY AND SANITATION PROGRAM

  • Project Description

A Government of Kenya initiative funded by the African Development Bank (AfDB) through the National Treasury to enhance access to safe and sustainable water and sanitation services in 16 counties. As one of the implementing agencies, the Kenya Water Institute (KEWI) will receive €1,992,230 to support research, capacity building, and infrastructure upgrades, under the coordination of the State Department for Water and Sanitation. The €157.4 million first phase will implement 24 sub-projects in 21 towns nationwide.

  • Objective

The project will enhance KEWI’s institutional capacity by refurbishing its water testing laboratories and water and sanitation innovation hub, undertaking research on sustainable wastewater management, and disseminating findings through professional platforms. It will also procure modern equipment and vehicles, build staff capacity, host innovation conferences, support counties and water service providers, and ensure full compliance with environmental, social, and financial management standards.

  • Intended Outcomes

The project aims to enhance access to safe and reliable water and sanitation services for over five million people nationwide by strengthening institutional and technical capacity, modernizing KEWI’s laboratory infrastructure, and fostering research, innovation, and knowledge sharing. It further seeks to improve coordination, oversight, and accountability in national water programs while promoting evidence-based policy and decision-making through the dissemination of research outputs.