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Access, better use of water is all we need for sustainable growth

Water vendors sell water in jerricans along the streets of Kibera slums in Nairobi on October 6, 2022. [Elvis Ogina, Standard]

Sustainable development simply means economic development without depletion of natural resources; meeting our present needs (economic, social, cultural and environmental) without compromising ability of future generations to meet their own.

At the core of sustainable development is our ability to replenish the earth, ensure climate mitigation and positive adaptation so that our children and their children can enjoy the same flora, fauna and environment we are enjoying today.

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