Friday, 4 April, 2025
Delegated Legislation Committee gives approval for implementation of new water regulations𝐁𝐮𝐧𝐠𝐞 𝐓𝐨𝐰𝐞𝐫𝐬, 𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐥𝐢𝐚𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐁𝐮𝐢𝐥𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐬, 𝐓𝐡𝐮𝐫𝐬𝐝𝐚𝐲, 𝐀𝐩𝐫𝐢𝐥 𝟑, 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓,
The Committee on Delegated Legislation chaired by Hon. Samuel Chepkonga (Ainabkoi) has given the Ministry of Water, Irrigation and Sanitation a nod to implement a raft of new regulations aimed at enhancing efficiency within the key sector.
Hon Chepkong'a issued the greenlight for the operationalization of three key regulations, during a meeting held today with Principal Secretary for Water and Irrigation Julius Korir and other officials from the State departments.
The proposed guidelines include the Water (Resources) Regulations, 2025, the Water (Services) Regulations, 2025 and the Water (Harvesting and Storage) Regulations, 2025.
Among others, the regulations are designed to ensure efficient management of the water resources and improve water services.
The regulations also seek to promote sustainable water harvesting, storage and flood control practices for the benefit of all citizens.
The Committee chairperson at the meeting commended the state department and the ministry for incorporating feedback from members of the House team that they raised during the pre-publication scrutiny process.
“As a committee, we are contended that the regulations adhere to legal standards,” remarked Hon. Chepkonga.
Accompanying the PS was the Water Secretary Eng Sam Alima, CEO Water Resources Authority Mr. Mohamed Shurie, Water Services Regulatory Board (WASREB) Kenya acting CEO Richard Cheruiyot, among others.