Eng. Eric Mugaa

We continue to serve, one Kenyan at a time, one community at a time. This is the government of Bottom Up. Delivering the plan!

Today, I joined fellow leaders, residents of Buuri Constituency, family, and friends in celebrating the life of Josephine Kagwiria Guantai, the mother of Ms. Mary Mwiti, EBS, CEO of the Council of Governors (COG), who also represents the Council of Governors as a Board Member at the National Irrigation Authority. Mama Josephine Guantai lived an exemplary life characterized by compassion, humility, and a kind heart. She was a shining example of goodness and selflessness to all who knew her.

North Rift Valley Water Works Development Agency CEO Edwin Cheruiyot Rotich and Director David Kimeto today paid a courtesy call on my office at Maji House, Nairobi. During the meeting, they briefed me on the progress of ongoing and planned water and sanitation projects under their jurisdiction. These include the construction of the Mois Bridge–Matunda Water Supply Project, the Maron–Sibow Water Supply Project, and the Kosich–Embotut Water Supply Project, among others. The team also provided updates on the planned designs for the Lodwar Town Sewerage Project, which is supported by the African Development Bank (AfDB) through the National Urban Water Supply and Sanitation Programme (NUWSSP). The Ministry, through its water agencies, remains firmly committed to ensuring access to clean and safe water as well as dignified sanitation for all Kenyans.

Africa is undergoing one of the fastest urban transitions in the world. Rapid population growth and urban expansion are turning cities into major hubs of economic activity, innovation, and social transformation. However, this growth is putting immense pressure on urban infrastructure, especially water supply and sanitation systems that are vital for healthy, productive, and resilient communities. Despite notable progress, millions of urban residents — particularly those in informal settlements — still lack access to safe water and adequate sanitation. This undermines public health, environmental sustainability, and economic productivity. This afternoon, I had the honour of officially opening the Second Africa Urban Forum (AUF2) at the Kenyatta International Convention Centre (KICC). The forum, themed “Advancing Water Security and Sanitation for Africa's Cities,” is aligned with the African Union’s 2026 Theme of the Year: “Assuring sustainable water availability and safe sanitation systems to achieve the Goals of Agenda 2063.” The forum seeks to shape Africa’s urban development priorities and strengthen policy coherence across sectors, in line with Agenda 2063, the Sustainable Development Goals, and the New Urban Agenda.

Inspection of the Ndarugu Water Treatment Plant; Capacity 6.6 million litres per day. Delivering the Plan!

Hungary has long been a valued partner to Kenya in water, sanitation, and irrigation. A key example of this cooperation is the ongoing rehabilitation of the Ahero Irrigation Scheme in Kisumu County, which features a solar-powered hybrid pumping system aimed at expanding rice production, promoting sustainable water management, and enhancing food security under Kenya’s Bottom-Up Economic Transformation Agenda. This afternoon, Her Excellency Katalin Nyirati, Ambassador of Hungary to Kenya, accompanied by her delegation, paid a courtesy call on my office at Maji House, Nairobi. We held productive discussions exploring further collaboration in the water, sanitation, and irrigation sectors, focusing on infrastructure development, water efficiency, and food security. Ambassador Nyirati reaffirmed Hungary’s commitment to supporting Kenya’s sustainable water and irrigation projects to ensure clean and safe water and food security for all Kenyans.

This morning, I had the distinct honour of receiving His Excellency Jaime Alejandro Moreno Bau, Ambassador of the Kingdom of Spain to Kenya, during a courtesy call at my office in Maji House, Nairobi. Our productive discussions centred on further strengthening the enduring and fruitful partnership between Kenya and Spain in the vital sectors of water and irrigation. The collaboration aims to advance irrigation expansion and enhance the adoption of modern water management technologies in Kenya. Both nations reaffirmed their strong commitment to deepening and broadening this mutually beneficial cooperation in these critical areas.

Athi Water Works Development Agency (AWWDA) is scheduled to conduct a five-day shutdown of the NCT Bulk Water System to facilitate pipeline strengthening and other ancillary works along the Thika Dam–Kigoro–Gigiri bulk water pipeline. 🗓 𝟳𝘁𝗵 𝗔𝗽𝗿𝗶𝗹 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲, 𝟴:𝟬𝟬 𝗔𝗠 – 𝟭𝟮𝘁𝗵 𝗔𝗽𝗿𝗶𝗹 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲, 𝟴:𝟬𝟬 𝗔𝗠 The shutdown will impact customers served by: * Gatanga Water and Sanitation Company-GATAWASCO * Nairobi Water Company * Oloolaiser water and sewerage company * Export Processing Zones Authority - Kenya * Mavoko Water & Sewerage co.ltd

May the Spirit of Easter bring hope and joy to all Kenyans. Christ is risen, with hope and humilty of service.

Happy Easter friends.

Projects are meant to be executed in predetermined timelines. Time extensions lead to additional costs making projects expensive and does not guarantee value for money. Inspection of Machakos Sewerage Project reviewed such challenges

Yesterday, accompanied by Mwala Constituency MP Hon. Vincent Musyoka Musau, I inspected the construction of the Mwala Cluster Water Supply project in Machakos County, which comprises the Mwala water treatment plant, Ndarugu River intake, Mbiuni offtake, and water reservoir tanks. The project is currently approximately 96% complete, and once fully operational, it aims to deliver about 6,600 cubic meters of water per day to over 99,000 residents in Machakos County. I was impressed by the high quality of workmanship displayed during the construction, and I assured the residents and beneficiaries that the project will be completed on time and will provide clean and safe water for drinking and domestic use. As a ministry, we remain committed to delivering tangible water, sanitation, and irrigation projects across Kenya as espoused in the Bottom-Up Economic Transformation Agenda, with the aim of ensuring clean and safe water, dignified sanitation, and food security for all Kenyans.

Optimizing our project designs ensure best service and give value for money.

Engagement with the citizens of Mwala Constituency, Machakos County.

The welfare of the youth is key on Construction sites. The youth are key stakeholders in actualization of these projects

Inspection of Ndarugo Intake for the Mwala Clusters Water Supply in Machakos County. The Ministry is to guarantee quality and value for money

Mwerongundu in Igembe North, Meru county; venue for the International World Water Day 2026. Promise made, promise kept despite the challenging geological formation, drilling depth about 370m. Underground water is a key resource and part of delivering the plan!