Water Works Development Agencies (WWDAs) were established under the Water Act of 2016 to replace Water Service Boards (WSBs). Their primary mandate is to develop and maintain sustainable water and sanitation infrastructure within various regions across Kenya.
Functions of Water Works Development Agencies in Kenya
- Develop, maintain, and manage national public water works within their jurisdiction.
- Operate waterworks and provide water services as a provider until the responsibility is transferred to county governments or relevant authorities.
- Maintain reserve capacity for water services.
- Offer technical services and capacity building to county governments and water service providers.
- Provide technical support to the Ministry of Water, Sanitation, and Irrigation.
List of Water Works Development Agencies in Kenya
- Tana Water Works Development Agency (TWWDA)
- Counties Served: Kirinyaga, Nyeri, Meru, Embu, Tharaka Nithi
- Head Office: Maji House, Baden Powell Road, Nyeri
- Phone: +254 724 259 891, +254 61-2032282
- Email: [email protected]
- Athi Water Works Development Agency (AWWDA)
- Counties Served: Nairobi City, Kiambu, Murang’a
- Head Office: Athi Water Plaza, Muthaiga North Rd. off Kiambu Road, Nairobi
- Phone: +254 0202724292, +254 715 688 272
- Email: [email protected]
- Coast Water Works Development Agency (CWWDA)
- Counties Served: Mombasa, Kwale, Kilifi, Taita-Taveta, Lamu, Tana River
- Head Office: Mikindani Street, Off Nkurumah Road, Mombasa
- Phone: 041-2315230
- Email: [email protected]
- Lake Victoria North Water Works Development Agency (LVNWWDA)
- Counties Served: Kakamega, Bungoma, Vihiga, Busia, Trans-Nzoia, Nandi
- Head Office: Kefinco House, Kakamega-Kisumu Road, Kakamega
- Phone: +254562031552, 020 7608130
- Email: [email protected]
- Lake Victoria South Water Works Development Agency (LVSWWDA)
- Counties Served: Bomet, Homa Bay, Kericho, Kisii, Kisumu, Migori, Nyamira, Siaya
- Head Office: Lavictors House, Off Ring Road, Milimani, Kisumu
- Phone: 057 2025128
- Email: [email protected]
- Northern Water Works Development Agency (NWWDA)
- Counties Served: Garissa, Wajir, Mandera, Isiolo, Samburu, Marsabit
- Head Office: Maji House, Kismayu Road, Garissa
- Phone: +254 711 559995, +254 46 2103598
- Email: [email protected]
- North Rift Valley Water Works Development Agency (NRVWWDA)
- Counties Served: Uasin Gishu, West Pokot, Turkana, Elgeyo-Marakwet
- Head Office: Office of the Auditor General (OAG) Building (2nd Floor), Furfural Road, Eldoret
- Phone: 0700 347 896, 0753 347 896
- Email: [email protected]
- Tanathi Water Works Development Agency (TAWWDA)
- Counties Served: Kitui, Makueni, Machakos, Kajiado
- Head Office: K.I.D.P Building, Kalawa Road, Kitui
- Phone: 044 4422416, 0712351104
- Email: [email protected]
- Central Rift Valley Water Works Development Agency (CRVWWDA)
- Counties Served: Nakuru, Narok, Laikipia, Baringo, Nyandarua
- Head Office: Maji Plaza, Prisons Road, Nakuru
- Phone: +254 725 999 000
- Email: [email protected]
These agencies are instrumental in ensuring the availability and sustainability of water resources across different regions in Kenya, contributing to the nation’s water management goals.
