Kenya Sanitation Governance Conference and Exhibition 2024
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Access to adequate water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) is not just a basic necessity but a fundamental human right, enshrined in Sustainable Development Goal 6 (SDG 6). Despite this recognition, millions globally still lack access to safely managed drinking water and sanitation. In Kenya, these challenges persist, with only a fraction of the population having access to adequate water and sanitation services.
Against this backdrop, the Kenya Sanitation and Exhibition Conference 2024 aims to address these pressing issues. Organized by the Water and Sanitation Providers Association (WASPA) and the Ministry of Water, Sanitation & Irrigation, in collaboration with the County Government of Kisumu and Kisumu Water & Sanitation Company (KIWASCO), the conference seeks to catalyze change by fostering insightful discussions, forging strategic partnerships, and exploring innovative solutions to accelerate access to safely managed sanitation
Water and Sanitation Providers Association (WASPA), was registered in November, 2002 under the Societies Act (CAP 108), Laws of Kenya as an association of Water Services Providers (WSPA’s) in the country.
The enactment of the Water Act 2002 created new institutions (water companies) to manage water resources in Kenya. The Companies took over the provision of water and sewerage services from their respective municipal councils. This therefore placed the water companies at the leading edge to consolidate the knowledge and share experiences, the water services providers formed WASPA to provide a forum for the various companies to learn from each other.
This has been successful and the association has experienced tremendous growth, with current membership being over 100 paid up members. WASPA has gained relevance in the water sector due to its elaborate network and coordinating role of WSP’s, advocacy with the Ministry and other actors in the water sector.