Kenya Water Towers Agency Dissolved: Government Moves to Streamline State Corporations
Nairobi, Kenya — Environment Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale has officially announced the dissolution of the Kenya Water Towers Agency (KWTA) as part of the government’s initiative to streamline state corporations.
In a statement issued on Friday, December 13, CS Duale explained that KWTA’s functions overlapped with those of other environmental institutions, prompting the need for its closure. The move aligns with the government’s goal to enhance efficiency and eliminate redundancies within the public sector.
“In the environment sector, KWTA’s role overlapped with the mandates of institutions such as Kenya Forest Service (KFS), Kenya Forestry Research Institute (KEFRI), and the National Environmental Management Authority (NEMA),” the statement read.
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Transition Plan for KWTA Staff and Assets
To ensure a smooth transition, the Cabinet Secretary directed Principal Secretaries for Environment and Climate Change, and Forestry to fast-track an ongoing audit of KWTA’s assets, liabilities, and staff. All personnel from the defunct agency will be redeployed to the Ministry of Environment or related agencies based on their skills and competencies.
Notably, Rashid Echesa, who served as KWTA’s board chairperson, has already been reassigned. In November, he was appointed by President William Ruto as the Chairperson of the National Council for Occupational Safety and Health.
Impact on Environmental Agencies
The dissolution of KWTA is expected to consolidate efforts within Kenya’s environmental sector. Agencies such as KFS, KEFRI, and NEMA are set to take on a more unified approach to managing the country’s natural resources, including water towers and forest conservation.
This move follows a broader government strategy to reduce the number of state corporations and improve public service delivery, ensuring taxpayers get value for money.
Kenya Water Towers Agency Dissolved: Government Moves to Streamline State Corporations
