Centre for Integrated Water and Basin management (CIWAB)
Who We Are
Established in 2017, CIWAB focuses on knowledge creation and dissemination to enhance water security, livelihood diversification, and ecosystem sustainability.
Through collaborations with IHE-Delft, Deltares, ITC/UTwente, Egerton University, WWF, SNV, and Water Resources Authority, CIWAB has developed tools and frameworks that guide effective water management strategies.
The Centre leverages insights from various case studies, including the Mara River Basin and Lake Naivasha, integrating data-driven approaches in decision-making.
Our Pillars
The Pillars of the Centre for Integrated Water and Basin Management (CIWAB) form the foundation for its mission of improving water security and ecosystem sustainability
Water Governance
Strengthening policies and institutional frameworks for sustainable water management
Economic Water Use & Investments
Promoting efficient water utilization for economic growth.
Catchment Protection and Rehabilitation
Implementing conservation strategies to restore degraded water sources.
Water-Use Efficiency & Saving
Strategies to restore and maintain watersheds, preventing degradation and promoting sustainable land and water use.
Water Resources Data
Collecting and analyzing hydrological data for informed decision-making.
Livelihood Diversification
Supporting communities in adopting sustainable water-based economic activities
CIWAB Highlights
Short Courses
These courses targets policy makers, managers, researchers, practitioners and beneficiaries in water and related sectors. The overall objective of the courses is to improve water security as an enabler of economic growth and wealth creation









