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Nakuru: Over 1,000 households benefit from catchment restoration efforts

WWF-Kenya continues to lead efforts in water conservation and access through strategic initiatives that enhance both community well-being and environmental sustainability.

In Nakuru County, WWF-Kenya has played a key role in rehabilitating critical water sources, ensuring improved water security for local communities while restoring vital ecosystems. 

Through the Integrated River Njoro Catchment Management for Enhanced Ecosystem Services and Livelihoods (NESEEL) Project, WWF-Kenya has successfully rehabilitated 60 hectares of riparian land, planting 64,200 indigenous tree seedlings to restore natural habitats and improve ecosystem resilience.

The initiative has also strengthened local capacity by training the Njoro Water Resource Users Association (WRUA) members in integrated water resource management and river health assessments, enabling them to monitor and sustain improved water quality and flow in River Njoro.

A major milestone of the project has been the protection and restoration of three critical water springs, which now provide safe, clean water to over 1,000 households for both domestic and livestock use.

Additionally, the project has collaborated with nine local flower farms to enhance waste management practices, ensuring better effluent treatment and compliance with regulatory standards.

These achievements have been made possible through the financial support of the Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation (SDC), which funds the four-year NESEEL project (2021-2024).

By restoring degraded land, improving water governance, and strengthening community participation, WWF-Kenya is ensuring long-term water security for both people and nature.

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Caroline Chebet, a resident of Kinoyo village, fetches water from the newly rehabilitated Kwa Jonah Spring on December 4, 2024, in Nessuit Ward, Njoro Sub-County, Nakuru County. United Pictures Ltd/WWF-Kenya