ACTS is set to launch a new research project to explore novel ways of managing water resources in river basins and wetlands in Kenya.
The project will focus on developing relevant knowledge and tools to solve water-related challenges and strengthen capacities of actors within river basins and wetlands. Two case studies - Local (Kingwal wetland) and regional (Yala basin) - will be conducted to support sustainable wetlands for local livelihoods and water quality. The studies will entail participatory approaches, policy engagement through tested tools, and research and knowledge dissemination through summer schools.
Researchers will work closely with communities and policy makers to develop relevant tools and approaches for water management based on knowledge generated from the studies.
ACTS will implement the project jointly with Egerton University and Kaimosi Friends University College under the umbrella of the Delft Water and Development Partnership Programme (DUPC), which aims to support and catalyse meaningful and lasting transformations to socially inclusive and ecological sustainable water management practices.
"It is expected that the project will help improve and enrich knowledge and insights on adaptation pathways for water management, increased partnership and joint learning, effective and inclusive collaboration"
Also, the project will enhance sharing of water knowledge and expertise across actors as well as institutional strengthening of policy actors who will be equipped with the skills, knowledge and facilities to effectively participate in joint research and education on water and/or implement promising solutions in their everyday practices.
The project is led by Dr. Joel Onyango, Director, Climate Resilient Economies Programme, ACTS and Nora Ndege, Research Fellow and PhD student at the University of Sussex, United Kingdom.
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