The Catchment to Tap (C2T) is a programme under WWF-Kenya, World Waternet (WWn) and Vitens-Evides International (VEI). The programme has a vision of a healthy society with a vibrant economy free from public health concerns. And will contribute to this vision and impact through the goal of improved access and availability of clean and safe water in adequate quantities and sanitation services for all users, as well as enhanced climate resilience in the water sector, particularly for the WASH sector.

🌱 1. Strengthen Resilience and Sustainability in the WASH Sector
Promote resilience and sustainability by fostering synergies between Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) and Water Resources Management (WRM) sectors. This includes addressing climatic and socio-economic trends, and building on the successes of past and ongoing Netherlands-funded projects.

🏛 2. Build Institutional Capacity for Integrated Approaches
Empower authorities in Kenya’s WASH-WRM sectors to design and implement integrated, coherent, and collaborative strategies. These approaches aim to enhance and sustain water supply and sanitation services for all.

📚 3. Enhance Knowledge Sharing and Collaboration
Facilitate the exchange of knowledge and best practices on nexus approaches within the WASH and WRM sectors. This includes capturing lessons learned from NL-funded initiatives and placing Kenyan knowledge institutions at the center of this effort.

CIWAB/Egerton University and KEASNET,both strong nationalll organizations,bring on-the ground experience,networks,and technical expertise to help ensure the trannsfer of module activities to local ownership

The Water Resources Authority (WRA), in collaboration with CIWAB, successfully wrapped up a transformative quarter marked by impactful training programs designed to strengthen technical capacity across key areas in environmental and digital development.

🗺️ GIS and Analytical Skills Training

Participants were equipped with a strong foundation in spatial data principles, geo-spatial systems, and data visualization methodologies. Through hands-on application of GIS capabilities in data capture, analysis, and visualization, trainees developed the technical proficiency required to generate insightful research publications and policy briefs—positioning GIS as a core driver of evidence-based decision-making.

💻 General IT and Secure Data Handling

This training cultivated essential skills in efficient data management, digital security, and data-driven decision-making. Participants emerged with actionable frameworks for enhancing secure data practices across institutional platforms, contributing to policy recommendations and reinforcing data governance in evolving digital landscapes.

💧 Integrated Water Resources Management (IWRM) Short Course

The IWRM program deepened understanding of water resource management policies, IWRM principles, and their critical link with WaSH (Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene) initiatives. The course outcomes included robust policy briefs aligned with national legal frameworks and innovative strategies to integrate IWRM and WaSH programs for improved implementation and community impact.

🎓 A Strengthened WRA Workforce

The quarter concluded with an empowered WRA team—armed with advanced skill sets, fresh perspectives, and a holistic grasp of pressing challenges in water resource management. These achievements have laid a solid foundation for strategic planning and transformative action in upcoming quarters.

In Quarter 2 of 2025, CIWAB delivered three targeted training programs designed to build the technical capacity of Water Resources Authority (WRA) participants. The initiative focused on enhancing competencies in data collection, utilization, and the integration of Integrated Water Resources Management (IWRM) principles within Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene (WaSH) contexts.

Through these strategically aligned sessions, CIWAB—alongside its development partners—advanced its commitment to sustainable water resource governance. The trainings directly supported the objectives of the Catchment 2 Tap Project, fostering improved service delivery and long-term resource stewardship within the designated catchment area.