Acknowledgements
The preparation of this book is the culmination of of about ten years of consultancy studies undertaken on development projects supported by World Vision Kenya. It is based on final evaluations and feasibility studies of WASH programs/projects that were conducted in rural areas of Kenya. The case study areas used were those where World Vision Kenya did identify for the implementation of one year WATSAN Projects and also longer term WASH programs in Integrated Program Area (formerly Area Development Program) areas. The programs/projects covered by the studies were covering a duration of over ten years.
The authors would like to thank most sincerely World Vision Kenya and their staff who were involved in the planning and implementation of development program/ project activities in Turkana (WATSAN Projects), Samburu and Kilifi (WATSAN Project), Kitui (Mutomo IPA), Kajiado(Osiligi IPA) Nakuru (WEMA IPA)and Elgeyo Marakwet(Soin IPA) Counties. The staff assisted and provided vital logistical arrangements, invaluable information and suggestions and other relevant information to the Study Team.
A special appreciation goes to World Vision Kenya for providing invaluable support and assistance during the period of the evaluation and feasibility studies in rural Kenya.
Acronyms and Abbreviations
ADP | Area Development Program |
AMCOW | African Ministerial Council on Water |
AMREF | African Medical Relief Foundation |
AWSB | Athi Water Services Board |
ASAL | Arid and Semi Arid Lands |
ASCU | Agricultural Sector Coordination Unit |
CAAC | Catchment Area Advisory Committee |
CBO | Community Based Organization |
CDN | Catholic Diocese of Nakuru |
CSB | Central Bureau of Statistics |
CSO | Civil Society Organization |
FBO | Faith Based Organization |
GI | Galvanized Iron |
GoK | Government of Kenya |
GTZ | German Development Cooperation |
HIV/AIDS | Human Immuno Virus/Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome |
IPA | Integrated Program Area |
IEE | Initial Environmental Examination |
JMP | Joint Monitoring Program |
MoWI | Ministry of Water and Irrigation |
MoH | Ministry of Health |
MoENR | Ministry of Environment and Natural Resources |
MoWRMD | Ministry of Water Resources Management and Development |
M&E | Monitoring and Evaluation |
NIA | Neighbors Initiative Alliance |
NEMA | National Environment Management Authority |
NGOs | Non Governmental Organizations |
NWSS | National Water Services Strategy |
NWCPC | National Water Conservation and Pipeline Company |
OFDA-USAID | Office of Foreign Disaster Assistance - United States Agency for International Development |
PHO | Public Health Officer |
RRI | Rapid Response Initiative |
MWSP | Makueni Water and Sanitation Project |
SPA | Service Provision Agreement |
TWSP | Turkana Water and Sanitation Project |
TDI | Transformational Development Indicator |
UNCED | United Nations Conference on Environment and Development |
UNEP | United Nations Environment Program |
UNICEF | United Nations Children Educational Fund |
WATSAN | Water and Sanitation |
WVK | World Vision Kenya |
WASH | Water Sanitation and Hygiene |
WASREB | Water Services Regulatory Board |
WRMA | Water Resources Management Authority |
WSTF | Water Services Trust Fund |
WRUA | Water Resources Users Association |
WUC | Water Users Committee |
WUA | Water User Association |
WSB | Water Service Board |
WSP | Water Service Provider |
WAB | Water Appeals Board |
WSS | Water Sanitation Service |
WHO | World Health Organization |
WSRS | Water Sector Reforms Secretariat |
WVK-HEA | Rapid Response Initiative-Humanitarian Emergency Affairs |