Call for Africa to invest more in water resources

A group of youths hired by the Water Resources Authority in conjunction with Nairobi County participated in the Cleaning of the Nairobi River.[Edward Kiplimo, Standard]

Despite being a continental priority, Africa is contributing barely a fifth of the required financing for water, sanitation and irrigation investments.

Speaking at the Africa Regional Consultations for the 10th World Water Forum, Kenya's Cabinet Secretary for Water, Sanitation and Irrigation, Zacharia Njeru, sounded the alarm over the massive funding gaps impeding the attainment of Goal 6 of Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).