LVSWWDA secures KSh1 million for annual stakeholders forum

The Lake Victoria South Water Works Development Agency (LVSWWDA) has received KSh1 million from Co-operative Bank of Kenya to support preparations for its Annual Stakeholders Forum scheduled for October 30, 2026, at Ciala Resort in Kisumu County.

The contribution is expected to support the organisation of the forum, which brings together stakeholders and development partners to strengthen collaboration in the delivery of water and sanitation infrastructure across the agency’s area of jurisdiction.

LVSWWDA said the partnership reflects the importance of cooperation between public institutions and private-sector organisations in advancing sustainable water development. The agency expressed appreciation to Co-operative Bank for supporting the planned engagement, noting that partnerships remain important in mobilising resources and strengthening stakeholder participation.

The annual forum comes as the agency continues to pursue improvements in water supply, sanitation services and infrastructure development across eight counties: Bomet, Homa Bay, Kericho, Kisii, Kisumu, Migori, Nyamira and Siaya.

Through its mandate, LVSWWDA develops and maintains national public water and sanitation infrastructure, working with county governments, water service providers, development partners and other stakeholders to improve service delivery.

The agency’s 2023–2027 Strategic Plan identifies expanding water coverage and improving sanitation as key priorities. It sets targets of increasing water supply coverage from 58 per cent to 70 per cent and sanitation coverage from 27 per cent to 40 per cent by the 2027/28 financial year.

The plan also identifies reducing non-revenue water to below 35 per cent as an important objective. Non-revenue water refers to treated water that is produced and supplied into a distribution system but does not generate revenue, often because of leakages, illegal connections, metering inaccuracies or other operational challenges.

Achieving these targets requires sustained investment, effective project implementation and coordination among institutions responsible for financing, constructing, operating and maintaining water infrastructure.

The agency has continued to work with development partners on projects aimed at improving water access and wastewater management. These include the Lake Victoria Water and Sanitation Programme and initiatives targeting water supply and sanitation improvements in towns across the region.

The upcoming forum provides an opportunity for the agency and its partners to strengthen relationships, discuss shared priorities and explore ways of mobilising additional support for water and sanitation projects.

Private-sector contributions can complement government allocations and development financing by supporting stakeholder engagement and creating opportunities for collaboration. However, the long-term impact of such partnerships will depend on how effectively they translate into improved infrastructure, more reliable water supplies and better sanitation services for communities.

As preparations continue, LVSWWDA has reaffirmed its commitment to working with partners to advance sustainable water and sanitation development across the Lake Victoria South region.