Why Drought in Kenya a reason to push leaders to put significance on World Water Day

Water and Sanitation CS Simon Kiprono Chelugui has on Friday joined other delegations to commemorate World Water Day in Mumias, Kakamega County.

The annual event is aimed at creating awareness on the need to manage water and sanitation.

Welcome to World Water Day Celebrations, Friday, 22ND, March, 2019, Ejinja Primary School, @County037 chief guest @CsChelugui of @minwater_sani pic.twitter.com/JDMppKzZbJ

— Ministry of Water & Sanitation and Irrigation (@minwater_sani) March 21, 2019

The theme this year is ‘Nature for Water’ and will be exploring nature-based solutions to the water challenges in the 21st century.

Sustainable Development Goal 6 commits the world to ensuring that everyone has access to safe water by 2030, and includes targets on protecting the natural environment and reducing pollution.

On the same note Environment Cabinet Secretary Keriako Tobiko will participate in a tree planting exercise at Ndakaini Dam in Gatanga, Murang’a.

Happening now: Wold Water Day Celebrations at Mumias Complex, Kakamega County. Stakeholders are keen to understand the Mandate of @watertowerske with regard to water 💦. The Chief Guest is CS @minwater_kenya and Kakamega County Governor HE Wycliff Oparanya #WorldWaterDay pic.twitter.com/Co7YLFl6Lu

— Kenya Water Towers Agency (@WaterTowersKe) March 22, 2019

As many areas of Kenya are currently facing drought, this World Water Day is of particular significance. 

“We need innovative strategies if we are to make a water a reality for everyone by 2030,” stated Olutayo Bonkale-Bolawole, the regional director of Water Aid East Africa.

Kenya is currently experiencing biting famine in various parts of the country.